The No. 2-ranked Oklahoma Sooners (10-0) are gearing up for their first home action of the 2025 season, hosting a four-game tournament from Saturday, February 22, through Monday, February 24, at Love’s Field in Norman. The Sooners will face Tulsa, Wichita State, Bowling Green, and Abilene Christian as they look to continue their dominant start to the season.
Game Schedule
- Saturday, Feb. 22 – 3:00 PM | Oklahoma vs. Tulsa
- Sunday, Feb. 23 – 3:30 PM | Oklahoma vs. Wichita State
- Monday, Feb. 24 – 11:00 AM | Oklahoma vs. Bowling Green
- Monday, Feb. 24 – 2:00 PM | Oklahoma vs. Abilene Christian
How to Watch & Listen
Fans can catch all four games live on SECN+, with radio coverage on 105.6 AM The Franchise 2, featuring commentary from Chris Plank. Live stats will also be available via StatBroadcast.com.
Oklahoma’s Dominant Start
The Sooners have kicked off the 2025 season with a perfect 10-0 record, showcasing their offensive firepower and dominant pitching. Last weekend at the Getterman Classic in Waco, Texas, Oklahoma steamrolled past Hofstra (11-3) and No. 23/24 Baylor (8-0), with pitcher Audrey Lowry striking out eight in 3.2 innings against Hofstra and Landry delivering a perfect five-inning performance against Baylor.
Oklahoma’s offense has been explosive, hitting 19 home runs, which ranks among the top teams in the NCAA. Their pitching staff has been equally impressive, boasting a 1.38 ERA and a 0.65 WHIP, the latter being the best mark in the country. Five of their ten wins have come via run-rule victories, demonstrating their dominance in all phases of the game.
Scouting the Opponents
Tulsa Golden Hurricane (5-5)
Tulsa enters the weekend with a .500 record but has faced tough competition early in the season. They lost their last two games to McNeese State and Tennessee, but put up a strong fight in a 4-2 loss to No. 1 Texas. Sixth-year head coach Crissy Strimple led Tulsa to a 30-23 record last season and will look to upset the Sooners on their home turf.
Series History: Oklahoma holds a 48-10 all-time advantage over Tulsa, winning the last 14 matchups dating back to 2011.
Wichita State Shockers (6-4)
Wichita State opened the season with a five-game winning streak but struggled last weekend at the Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational, dropping four of five games against teams like No. 23 Kentucky, No. 5 Texas A&M, and No. 8 Florida State. Lauren Lucas, who was named AAC Player of the Week on Feb. 10, leads the offense, while pitcher Chloe Barber has a strong 1.47 ERA with 27 strikeouts in 28.2 innings.
Series History: Oklahoma leads the all-time series 27-3 in Norman and hasn’t lost to the Shockers since 1990.
Bowling Green Falcons (2-3)
Bowling Green comes into the tournament after a two-week break, having last played at the Spartan Classic, where they secured two wins over Monmouth. First-year head coach Michelle Gardner took over the program last summer and is looking to build momentum. Offensively, Addie Martin leads the team with a .417 batting average, while the pitching staff has been led by Sydney Marshall (1.17 ERA, 6.0 IP).
Series History: Oklahoma has won both previous matchups against Bowling Green, with the last meeting taking place on March 15 in Fullerton, California.
Abilene Christian Wildcats (1-9)
Abilene Christian has struggled early in the season, picking up just one win so far—an 8-0 victory over East Texas A&M. The Wildcats have faced a tough schedule, including matchups against No. 19 Baylor, No. 7 Texas A&M, and Iowa. Elizabeth Schaefer leads ACU’s offense with a .429 batting average, but the team has yet to hit a home run in 2025. The pitching staff has a collective 8.69 ERA, with Lina Russo logging the most innings (26.1) and earning their only win.
Series History: Oklahoma is 5-0 all-time against Abilene Christian, with three of those victories coming via run-rule.
Keys to the Weekend for Oklahoma
1. Maintain Offensive Firepower
With 19 home runs in just 10 games, the Sooners have proven their ability to put up runs in a hurry. Players like Tiare Jennings and Jayda Coleman will look to continue leading an offense that has been relentless so far.
2. Pitching Dominance Must Continue
The Oklahoma pitching staff has been outstanding, boasting the best WHIP in the nation (0.65). Audrey Lowry and Landry will be key figures in keeping opponents’ bats in check.
3. Defend Home Turf
This weekend marks the Sooners’ first home action of the 2025 season, and they will look to continue their home dominance at Love’s Field. Establishing momentum early in the tournament will be crucial as they aim for another deep postseason run.
Final Thoughts
Oklahoma Softball has been nothing short of spectacular to begin the 2025 season, and this home-opening tournament presents another opportunity to showcase their championship pedigree. With matchups against four different teams over three days, the Sooners will be tested, but their track record suggests they are more than ready. Fans can expect an electric atmosphere in Norman as OU looks to extend its winning streak and continue building toward another dominant season.
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