Oklahoma-Texas softball: Live updates, score, how to watch Game 1
🤘 Longhorns get on the board | Top 4: OU 6, TEXAS 2
After Oklahoma's five-run barrage in the third, Texas responded with a solo home run to left center by third baseman Mia Scott and RBI single from designated hitter Joley Mitchell to cut the Sooners' lead down to 6-2.
It was Scott's seventh homer of the year and 10th consecutive game with a hit.
that's now a home run for 1⃣0⃣ in every season against the Sooners 🤘 |
— Texas Softball (@TexasSoftball)
OU's Landry was dealing before the home run, striking out the first two hitters to start the inning. Following Scott's home run, the Longhorns' next three batters reached base.
🤯 OU breaks game open | Bot 3: OU 6, TEXAS 0
Oklahoma's second inning was promising, collecting three straight hits against Texas ace Kavan.
Yet, none of that compared to third, where the Sooners wasted no time in their second time through the lineup, scoring five runs to take a 5-0.
Although right fielder Kasidi Pickering's single to start the inning was nulled after leaving first early and being called out, Garcia turned on the next pitch and hit a home run to right center to hand OU a 2-0. And that was only the start, the Sooners went on to hit back-to-back singles and walk, setting the table for Agbayani to smash a grand slam to left field. It was Agbayani's first grand slam of her college career and second home run of the season.
Lana back to talkin' launch angle 😮💨
— Oklahoma Softball (@OU_Softball)
The grand slam was the first Kavan has given up in her career (60 appearances) and ended her day in the circle. Right-hander Mac Morgan secured the last two outs to end the rocky inning.
❗️Landry cruising through three | Top 3: OU 1, TEXAS 0
Landry hasn't batted an eye through the first three innings, striking out two in the third.
In the nine batters she has faced, the senior has struck out three, forced four ground outs and given up just one hit in 44 pitches.
yesssss ؽ️
— Oklahoma Softball (@OU_Softball)
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🔴⚪️ OU scores first | Bot 2: OU 1, TEXAS 0
The Sooners are on the board.
Following third baseman Nelly McEnroe-Marinas' leadoff double to right center, first baseman Cydney Sanders walked and Agbayani ripped a single to right to load the bases with zero outs.
Catcher Isabela Emerling came through in the scoring opportunity, hitting an RBI groundout to third to score McEnroe-Marinas. Texas' Kavan handled the next two batters to stop the bleeding.
Oklahoma is 26-1 after scoring first.
Sooners on the board +1 |
— Oklahoma Softball (@OU_Softball)
💨 OU turns double play | Top 2: TEXAS 0, OU 0
After giving up a single to Texas catcher Reese Atwood to start the inning, second baseman Ailana Agbayani and shortstop Gabbie Garcia picked up Landry, turning a double-play to hand Oklahoma two outs. Landry got Longhorns shortstop Katie Stewart to pop out to right field to end the inning.
Agbayani and Garcia have been lights out in the middle infield this season with a 1.000 fielding percentage in SEC play — the best in the Power 4.
pitcher's best friend 💕
— Oklahoma Softball (@OU_Softball)
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🔥 Three up, three down for both teams | Bot 1st: TEXAS 0, OU 0
Right-handed aces' Texas Teagan Kavan and Oklahoma Sam Landry made quick work of each team's top of the lineup.
Both pitchers produced a three-up, three-down first inning of work. Each picked up a strikeout and at least one groundout.
attack mode 👊 | »
— Oklahoma Softball (@OU_Softball)
📝 Starting lineups
Here are the starting lineups for Game 1 of Texas and Oklahoma:
Game 49 🤘 | 📺: ESPNU
— Texas Softball (@TexasSoftball)
packed house, let's go 🗣️
— Oklahoma Softball (@OU_Softball)
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🍿 Texas-Oklahoma starting soon
Two of the best teams in the country, let alone the SEC, are getting ready to take the field in Norman, OK.
No. 3 Texas and No. 4 Oklahoma's three-game series marks a rematch of the 2024 Women's College World Series championship matchup. It's the Longhorns' third top-5 ranked series of the season, while it's the Sooners' first. Both teams are loaded with talent at the plate and in the circle.
Texas will look for its first series win over Oklahoma in Norman since the 2006 season. Each team is 0.5 games behind Texas A&M for first place in the SEC standings.
coming with our Texas Fight 🤘
— Texas Softball (@TexasSoftball)
🎯 Game day is here
It’s on. No. 3 Texas and No. 4 Oklahoma open a massive SEC series today at Love’s Field with first pitch at 6 p.m. ET on ESPNU.
Full weekend ahead →
— Oklahoma Softball (@OU_Softball)
🔍 Series preview: Title implications and more
When No. 3 Texas visits No. 4 Oklahoma for a three-game series in Norman, it’s not just about bragging rights or a historic rivalry — it’s about who takes control of the SEC title race, and who positions themselves for a top national seed heading into the postseason.
Both teams enter the weekend at 13-5 in SEC play, tied for second and trailing only Texas A&M by a razor-thin margin. With just two weekends left before the SEC tournament, every inning matters.
For Texas, it starts with balance. The Longhorns have firepower throughout the lineup — they lead the SEC with a .359 team batting average — and they’ve shown the ability to manufacture runs and hit for power. Reese Atwood leads the way with 16 home runs and 62 RBIs, while Mia Scott, Kayden Henry and Ashton Maloney are all batting over .425. In the circle, Teagan Kavan (20-3, 1.63 ERA) headlines a pitching staff that ranks among the most consistent in the country, holding opponents to a .205 batting average.
Oklahoma, meanwhile, is trending upward after a midseason lull. The Sooners swept Mississippi State last weekend and come in riding a three-game win streak. Kasidi Pickering (.431) and Ella Parker (.386) remain relentless at the plate, while freshman Nelly McEnroe-Marinas and Isabela Emerling have added timely power. OU has launched 84 home runs, and their pitching staff — led by Sam Landry (15-3, 1.89 ERA) — continues to keep opponents in check.
The Sooners have historically dominated this rivalry — they’ve won 13 of the last 16 meetings and beat Texas in two games at last year’s Women’s College World Series. But this Texas team is deeper, more battle-tested, and just earned its first win at Oklahoma State in nearly a decade.
And yes — it absolutely feels like June in April.
📖 Recent meetings
Oklahoma leads the all-time series 45–13, including wins in the last three meetings, all in 2024. That stretch included two wins in the Women’s College World Series.
Here's how their last six matchups played out:
- June 6, 2024 (WCWS): OU 8, Texas 4
- June 5, 2024 (WCWS): OU 8, Texas 3
- May 11, 2024 (Big 12): OU 5, Texas 1
- April 7, 2024: Texas 2, OU 1
- April 6, 2024: Texas 2, OU 1
- April 5, 2024: OU 5, Texas 2
They’ve split their last six regular-season games, but Oklahoma has had the upper hand in the postseason.
🔥 Power 10 rankings
In the latest Power 10 rankings, both teams remain firmly inside the top four.
The Longhorns stayed put after winning a home series over LSU and earning a midweek shutout at Oklahoma State. Their .359 team batting average ranks No. 1 in the SEC. The Sooners also held steady, sweeping Mississippi State last weekend and showing major power at the plate with seven home runs in that series.
Here's a look at the full Power 10:
- Texas A&M (Prev. 1)
- Tennessee (Prev. 2)
- Texas (Prev. 3)
- Oklahoma (Prev. 4)
- Oregon (Prev. 7)
- Florida State (Prev. 6)
- Arkansas (Prev. 5)
- UCLA (Prev. 8)
- Florida (Prev. NR)
- South Carolina (Prev. 9)
📊 What the stats say
| Category | Texas | Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Record | 42-6 | 39-5 |
| Conference Record | 13-5 | 13-5 |
| Batting Average | .359 | .330 |
| Home Runs | 64 | 84 |
| ERA | 2.07 | 2.53 |
| Opponent Batting Avg. | .205 | .205 |
| Strikeouts (pitching) | 325 | 260 |
| Fielding Percentage | .974 | .979 |
| Stolen Bases | 65-76 | 53-65 |
📺 How to watch
One of the biggest rivalries in college softball returns this weekend as No. 3 Texas visits No. 4 Oklahoma for a three-game SEC series at Love’s Field in Norman. Each game will be nationally televised — a fitting stage for two of the most complete teams in the country.
Here’s how to tune in. All times ET.
- Game 1: Friday, April 25 at 6 p.m. |
- Game 2: Saturday, April 26 at Noon |
- Game 3: Sunday, April 27 at 2 p.m. |
Location: Love's Field in Norman, Oklahoma