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Oklahoma Sets Records, Puts on Power Show in Series Opener Against Georgia

Oklahoma got everything it wanted out of its series-opener with Georgia. The Sooners picked up another win and set a pair of records in the process. Freshman star Kendall Wells crushed the first pitch she saw in the second inning for a home run.

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Inside the Numbers: Sooners Turn Records Into Rout in 10-2 Win Over Georgia

The box score says 10-2. The scoreboard says run-rule. But the numbers underneath tell a far more revealing story about just how dominant the Oklahoma…

No. 14 Oklahoma Unable to Escape Early Hole in Loss to No. 11 Auburn

After giving up three runs in the first two innings of Friday’s game against No. 11 Auburn, the Sooners were forced to play catch-up. No. 14 Oklahoma mustered only one hit in the first three innings of the contest before finally finding an offensive rhythm in the middle of the game.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 24

Kendall Wells Sets Oklahoma Program Record for Home Runs in a Season

Kendall Wells broke Jocelyn Alo’s program record for home runs in a single season on Friday night. The freshman phenom hammered the first pitch she saw against Georgia, which marked her 35th home run in 2026.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 24

Oklahoma Breaks NCAA Home Run Record

Oklahoma made history on Friday night. Freshman star Kendall Wells crushed the first pitch she saw in the second inning 230 feet to straightaway center field to take an early lead on Georgia. It was her 35th home run of the season, which set a program record, and it was the Sooners’ 162nd home run of the year.

Owen Heinecke News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 24

The NCAA Fights Back Against Owen Heinecke, But Should Oklahoma be Concerned?

Cleveland County’s District Court granted Oklahoma linebacker Owen Heinecke a temporary injunction against the NCAA on April 16, allowing him to play one more year for the Sooners.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 24

How Many Players Could Oklahoma Have Drafted on Day 2 of the NFL Draft?

No Sooners were taken during the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, but Oklahoma won't get shut out on Friday. The second round of the draft gets underway at 6 p.m., and defensive linemen R Mason Thomas and Gracen Halton and receiver Deion Burks all could hear their names called by the time the third round of the draft concludes.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 24

Oklahoma Goes Into Weekend Series With a Chance to Set Records, Strengthen Spot in SEC Race

Locked into a tight race with Alabama atop the SEC standings, No. 1 Oklahoma opens its penultimate series of the season against No. 15 at 6:30 p.m. Friday at Love's Field.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 24

No. 14 Oklahoma Looking to Stay Hot in Road Series vs. No. 11 Auburn

The Sooners are in a favorable position after the first six weeks of conference play. Oklahoma, ranked No. 14 in D1Baseball’s latest rankings, is tied for fourth in the SEC at 10-8.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 23

Oklahoma Women's Basketball Names First-Ever GM

Oklahoma basketball has a general manager for the first time. Jared Boyd, who served as Texas Tech's women's basketball general manager last season, is joining the Sooners, OU coach Jennie Baranczyk announced Thursday.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 23

Sooners add to Roster With Maryland Transfer

Oklahoma's offseason roster overhaul continued Thursday with the addition of Maryland transfer Isimenme "Isi" Ozzy-Momodu. Ozzy-Momodu averaged 8.0 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.0 blocks for the Terrapins as a redshirt junior last season.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 23

Oklahoma duo on Freshman of the Year Top 25

Two Oklahoma players made the National Fastpitch Coaches Association's Freshman of the Year Top 25 list, it was announced Thursday. Catcher Kendall Wells and outfielder Kai Minor are on the list, giving the program 14 players all-time on the list — the most in college softball.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 23

Oklahoma Announces Time, Network Change for Game 3 of Georgia Series

The series finale between No. 1 Oklahoma and No. 15 Georgia this weekend has been moved up. Sunday’s game between the Sooners and Bulldogs — Game 3 of OU’s final home series of the 2026 season — will now begin at 12:30 p.m.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 23

Five Questions Left Unanswered Following Oklahoma's Spring Game

Championships aren’t won in March or April. They’re built through winter workouts, shaped in spring ball, and hardened by summer conditioning before fall camp ever begins.

Pop Isaacs News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 22

Oklahoma Lands Former SEC Starting Guard Through Portal, per Report

Less than 24 hours after the transfer portal closed, the Sooners have made a move to bolster their 2026-27 squad. Former Texas A&M guard Pop Isaacs has committed to OU, according to a report from Joe Tipton of On3.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 22

Who Could Start at Cheetah for Oklahoma in 2026?

To play at the cheetah position at Oklahoma, one must be quick, strong and disruptive. Cheetah is a hybrid position in coach Brent Venables’ defense that

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 22

Oklahoma’s Roster Outlook After Sooners’ Latest Retention Moves

The college basketball transfer portal has officially closed, and Oklahoma’s 2026-27 roster has begun to take shape. During the two-week portal window, the Sooners saw four of their players — Kuol Atak, Jeff Nwankwo, Andreas Holst and Jake Hansen — opt to depart.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / April 22

Inside the Numbers: Sooners Tie NCAA Mark Behind No-Hit Masterclass

The Oklahoma Sooners didn’t just close out their non-conference schedule with a 9-0 run-rule victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff. They delivered a performance that, when examined…

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 21

No. 14 Oklahoma Rallies for Win Over Oral Roberts Behind Willits’ Grand Slam

The Sooners were behind the eight ball for much of Tuesday’s game against Oral Roberts. But one swing of the bat got them in a more favorable position.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 21

Oklahoma Run-Rules UAPB, Ties Home Run Record to Close Non-Conference Schedule

Isabela Emerling's power streak continues. Emerling homered for the fourth consecutive game, hitting a three-run blast in the fourth inning to help Oklahoma tie the NCAA and program records for home runs in a season and lift the top-ranked Sooners to a 9-0, five-inning win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Tuesday.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 21

Oklahoma Ties NCAA, Program Record for Home Runs in a Season

Oklahoma tied the program and NCAA marks for home runs in a season Tuesday, on Isabela Emerling’s homer in the fourth inning of the Sooners game against Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Love’s Field.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 21

Oklahoma Star Kendall Wells Earns Another SEC Accolade

Kendall Wells added a new honor to her historic freshman season on Tuesday. Following a three-homer week, which included one long ball against No. 18 Oklahoma State in Bedlam and homers on Saturday and Sunday in the Sooners’ series victory over No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 21

DeZephen Walker Turns Heads as the Breakout Star in Oklahoma's Spring Game

The 31,000 on hand for Oklahoma's Spring Game came away with 31,000 opinions. Many of those takeaways had one common bullet point: DeZephen Walker was the game's MVP — and he might be a huge factor come September.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 21

Did Oklahoma Stay Atop the Polls After Tumultuous Week?

After an up-and down week that saw Oklahoma drop the lone Bedlam match of the season, and then split two tight games with Arkansas before blowing out the Razorbacks on Sunday, the Sooners remained No.

Patty Gasso News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 21

Allyssa Parker's Late-Season Emergence Elevates Oklahoma's Pitching Depth

Last week was a big week for Oklahoma’s Allyssa Parker. The freshman from Pocola didn’t come out unscathed but emerged from three appearances looking like a pitcher Sooners coach Patty Gasso is willing to try in high-leverage situations in the postseason.