No. 2/2 Oklahoma (30-1, 8-1 SEC) looks to continue its dominant start to Southeastern Conference play as it welcomes No. 10/9 Tennessee (27-6, 3-3 SEC) to Love’s Field for a three-game series from March 28-30. The matchup marks the second top-10 series the Sooners have hosted this season after opening SEC play against then-No. 10 South Carolina.
How to Watch & Listen
- Friday, March 28 (6:30 p.m. CT) – SEC Network+ (Chad McKee, DJ Sanchez) / The Franchise 2 (1560 AM, 103.3 FM)
- Saturday, March 29 (2:00 p.m. CT) – ESPN (Chuckie Kempf, Amanda Scarborough) / The Franchise (107.7 FM)
- Sunday, March 30 (1:00 p.m. CT) – SEC Network+ (Chad McKee, DJ Sanchez) / The Franchise 2 (1560 AM, 103.3 FM)
- Live Stats: StatBroadcast.com
Sooners Keep Rolling
Oklahoma enters the weekend fresh off a high-scoring 19-16 victory at Wichita State, where they set season highs in runs (19), hits (17), and most runs scored in a single inning (8). Freshman standout Gabbie Garcia continued her stellar season with a four-RBI performance, while Maya Bland posted a career-best three hits.
Series History: Oklahoma vs. Tennessee
Oklahoma holds a 7-5 edge in the all-time series against Tennessee. The last meeting saw the Sooners dominate the Vols, 9-0, in the 2023 Women’s College World Series. The two teams have split four previous matchups in Norman, with the last coming in the 2014 Super Regionals.
Scouting Tennessee
The Vols enter the series with a 3-3 mark in SEC play after taking two of three from No. 13 Georgia and dropping a series to No. 14 Arkansas. Tennessee boasts the nation’s best team ERA (1.33), anchored by Karlyn Pickens (0.78 ERA), while Taylor Pannell leads the offense with 11 home runs.
Sooner Standouts to Watch
Gabbie Garcia – Freshman Phenom
- Leads OU with 11 home runs, ranking fourth among all NCAA freshmen.
- Named D1Softball Freshman of the Week & SEC Player of the Week (March 18).
Sam Landry – Dominant in the Circle
- Three-time SEC Pitcher of the Week (March 25).
- Ranks in the top 10 nationally in ERA, WHIP, and strikeout-to-walk ratio.
- Delivered two complete-game victories at Missouri last weekend.
Nelly McEnroe-Marinas – SEC Power Surge
- Seven home runs in SEC play, including a pair of three-run blasts against South Carolina.
- Hit go-ahead three-run homer in the Arkansas series finale.
Key Trends & Notes
- Comeback Kings – OU has 11 comeback victories this season, tied for second-most in the nation.
- Home Sweet Home – The Sooners boast a 19-game home winning streak, outscoring opponents 117-29 at Love’s Field this season.
- Patience at the Plate – Oklahoma leads the nation with 176 walks, scoring 81 runs via walk or hit-by-pitch.
- New Faces, Same Power – Of OU’s 63 home runs, 36 have come from newcomers or first-year Sooners.
What’s at Stake?
A series win would keep Oklahoma atop the SEC standings and further solidify its No. 2 national ranking. Tennessee, looking for its first marquee conference series win, aims to make a statement on the road. With two powerhouse pitching staffs and explosive offenses set to collide, this series promises to be one of the most compelling of the SEC season.
First pitch is set for Friday night in Norman. Can the Sooners keep their home streak alive, or will Tennessee deliver an upset in their first trip to Love’s Field? Stay tuned.
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