Oklahoma Crushes UTEP 34-0 in Softball Rout

Sooners hit two grand slams in one inning, falling just short of school scoring record.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The No. 4 Oklahoma Sooners softball team routed the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) 34-0 in a game that saw the Sooners hit two grand slams in one inning and come within one run of tying their school record for most runs scored in a game.

Why it matters

Oklahoma's dominant performance showcases their offensive firepower as one of the top softball programs in the country, while also highlighting UTEP's struggles against elite competition. The lopsided result raises questions about the competitive balance in college softball.

The details

Oklahoma wasted no time, scoring 8 runs in the first inning. In the third inning, Tia Milloy and Gabbie Garcia each hit grand slams as the Sooners added 12 more runs. Oklahoma then tacked on 14 more runs in the final at-bat, leading to the game being called after 5 innings. The Sooners had 25 hits in the game, including 2 home runs from Allyssa Parker, and Kasidi Pickering tying a school record with 3 doubles.

  • The game was played on February 16, 2026.
  • Oklahoma scored 8 runs in the first inning.
  • Tia Milloy and Gabbie Garcia hit grand slams in the third inning.
  • The game was called after 5 innings.

The players

Oklahoma Sooners

The No. 4 ranked softball team in the country, known for their powerful offense.

UTEP

The University of Texas at El Paso softball team, who were overmatched by the Sooners.

Tia Milloy

An Oklahoma player who hit a grand slam in the third inning.

Gabbie Garcia

An Oklahoma player who also hit a grand slam in the third inning.

Allyssa Parker

An Oklahoma player who hit two home runs in the game.

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What they’re saying

“This was a very productive trip for us. We got to use a lot of pitchers in the process, get a lot of players in the field more. There were a lot of opportunities this weekend and everybody made the most of it.”

— Patty Gasso, Oklahoma Head Coach (El Paso Times)

“They've done a lot for women's sports. We're going to take what we learned from them and use it to our advantage.”

— Halle Hogan, UTEP Outfielder (Instagram)

What’s next

Oklahoma will look to continue their dominant offensive performance as they prepare for their next tournament, while UTEP will aim to learn from this experience and apply it to future matchups against top-tier opponents.

The takeaway

Oklahoma's historic offensive outburst against UTEP showcases their status as one of the premier softball programs in the country, with a lineup capable of erupting for huge scoring outputs. However, the lopsided nature of the result raises questions about the competitive balance in college softball and the challenges faced by smaller programs in keeping pace with the elite teams.