The Oklahoma Sooners remain unbeaten after a dominant two-game sweep on Friday, featuring a historic perfect game from Isabella Smith and an offensive explosion against Cal State Fullerton. The Sooners (4-0) now shift their focus to a Saturday afternoon matchup against Loyola Marymount, which has already shown resilience early in the season.
Matchup: No. 2 Oklahoma (4-0) vs. Loyola Marymount (2-2)
Date: Sunday, February 9
Time: 5 PM CT
Location: Smith Field – Los Angeles, CA
Sooners Stay Perfect with Friday Sweep
Game 1: Oklahoma 8, California Baptist 0 (5 innings)
Oklahoma’s pitching depth continues to shine, as Isabella Smith delivered a flawless five-inning perfect game against Cal Baptist on Friday. The right-hander needed just 52 pitches to retire all 15 batters she faced while striking out six. Nelly McEnroe-Marinas and Tia Milloy each blasted their first collegiate home runs, while Ella Parker led the offensive charge with a perfect 4-for-4 day.
Game 2: Oklahoma 13, Cal State Fullerton 3
Later in the night, the Sooners turned up the power once again, launching three home runs in a 13-3 victory over Cal State Fullerton. Gabbie Garcia crushed a grand slam, Isabela Emerling hooked a three-run homer off the foul pole, and Sydney Barker capped off the scoring with a three-run shot of her own. The Sooners erupted for back-to-back five-run innings, showing their ability to put up crooked numbers in a hurry.
With four games under their belt, OU has already showcased elite pitching, depth, and power. Seven different Sooners have homered, and the team has plated double-digit runs twice.
Scouting the Lions
Loyola Marymount has flashed offensive firepower but struggled in late-game situations. The Lions opened their season with a commanding 12-2 victory over Southern but followed with back-to-back one-run losses to Army (6-5) and Lehigh (5-4). They are led by preseason All-WCC selections Izzy Jamgotchian, Mika Chong, and Arianna Jaurequi, with Jamgotchian already launching a three-run homer this season.
Key Players to Watch:
- Izzy Jamgotchian (INF) – Power hitter who posted 15 home runs last season and has already gone deep this year.
- Jasmine Sofowora (OF) – Speedy leadoff hitter who has contributed both on the basepaths and with the long ball.
- Jessica Hubbard (P) – LMU’s ace, who started strong in their opener but struggled in relief against Army.
Matchup Outlook
The Sooners enter as the clear favorite, boasting a deep lineup that has already tallied 12 home runs and a pitching staff that has yet to allow more than three runs in a game. LMU has shown it can put up runs but will need to play clean defense and get quality pitching to stay competitive. If Oklahoma’s offense continues at its current pace, the Lions could have a tough time keeping up.
This matchup presents another opportunity for OU to fine-tune its roster and gain valuable early-season experience before heading into tougher competition. Expect Coach Patty Gasso to continue rotating players while keeping the Sooners’ high standards intact.
The game will be televised on ESPN+
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