The Oklahoma Sooners host Michigan, Kansas, and Binghamton in the Norman Regional this weekend, featuring standout players like Binghamton's Rachel Carey. Oklahoma's pitching staff aims for improved consistency after a recent loss to Georgia.
Key points
Oklahoma Sooners host Michigan, Kansas, and Binghamton
Rachel Carey leads Binghamton with a .477 batting average
Oklahoma's pitching staff seeks consistency
Oklahoma lost 10-5 to Georgia in the SEC Tournament
Oklahoma's pitching staff has had some good moments this season, but is still working to find a championship consistency. It's been a struggle keeping the ball in the park. That issue arose in Oklahoma's 10-5 loss to Georgia in the SEC Tournament. With the players coming to Norman this weekend, there's a chance for some big numbers put on the scoreboard.
Here's a look at the players to watch this weekend in the Norman regional.
Binghamton Bearcats
Rachel Carey is a sophomore out of Delaware and has put together a fantastic season. She leads the bearcats with a .477 batting average with 19 doubles, 14 home runs, and a team high 47 RBIs. In seven games early in the season against high-major competition, Carey went 10-for-23 with three runs scored and four RBIs.
Michigan Wolverines utility Lauren Putz (2) celebrates after getting on base Friday, May 9, 2025, during the Big Ten softball tournament game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Purdue University's Bittinger Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana. Michigan won 4-2.
Michigan Wolverines utility Lauren Putz (2) celebrates after getting on base Friday, May 9, 2025, during the Big Ten softball tournament game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Purdue University's Bittinger Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana. Michigan won 4-2.
Lauren Putz is a star for the Michigan Wolverines. A sophomore out of Arizona, she's hitting .442 with 21 home runs and 77 RBIs. She also has 18 doubles and 41 walks. She's an on-base machine and someone who can change a game with the swing of a bat.
Q&A
Who are the key players to watch in the Norman Regional?
Key players include Rachel Carey from Binghamton, who has a .477 batting average and leads her team in home runs and RBIs.
What is Rachel Carey's batting average this season?
Rachel Carey has an impressive batting average of .477 this season.
How did Oklahoma perform in their recent game against Georgia?
Oklahoma lost to Georgia with a score of 10-5 in the SEC Tournament.
What teams are competing in the Norman Regional this weekend?
The teams competing in the Norman Regional include Oklahoma, Michigan, Kansas, and Binghamton.
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Kansas Jayhawks
Ella Boyer, a freshman out of Texas, put together a great year one in Lawrence, earning Big 12 Freshman of the Year. She's hitting .336 with 18 home runs and 57 RBIs entering the NCAA tournament. She also has 10 doubles and 35 walks this season. 10 of her 18 home runs came in Big 12 play, including a stretch of five games in a row with a home run against BYU and Arizona State.
Oklahoma's Kendall Wells (1) celebrates her home run in the second inning during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Friday, April, 24, 2026. Wells sett the new OU softball single-season home run record.
Oklahoma's Kendall Wells (1) celebrates her home run in the second inning during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Friday, April, 24, 2026. Wells sett the new OU softball single-season home run record.
Freshman Kendall Wells came up short in the home run race to pass Arizona's Laura Espinoza. UCLA's Megan Grant was the first to 38, but Wells still has time to catch the UCLA star in the postseason and set the home run record by the end of 2026. She's just two behind Grant. She's gone five games without a home run after four home runs in five games against Arkansas and Georgia. It's not all about the home run race for Wells or the Sooners, but when she's hitting long balls, the Oklahoma Sooners are better.
Norman Regional Schedule
FridayGame 1: Binghamton vs. OU, 2:30 p.m. (SEC Network)Game 2: Michigan vs. Kansas, 5 p.m. (ESPNU)
SaturdayGame 3: Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2, 3 p.m.Game 4: Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2, 5:30 p.m.Game 5: Loser Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4, 8 p.m.
SundayGame 6: Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 5, 3 p.m.Game 7: *If Necessary, 5:30 p.m.
Oklahoma's Miali Guachino (99) throws a pitch during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
Oklahoma's Miali Guachino (99) throws a pitch during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
Oklahoma's Kendall Wells (1) celebrates a home run during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
Oklahoma's Gabbie Garcia (42) fields a ground ball during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
Oklahoma's Kasidi Pickering (7) fields a ground ball during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
Oklahoma's Kendall Wells (1) celebrates a home run during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
Oklahoma's Ella Parker (5) celebrates a home run during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
Oklahoma's Abby Dayton (16) throws the ball during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
Oklahoma's Kendall Wells (1) throws to first during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
Oklahoma's Miali Guachino (99) prepares to throw a pitch during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
Oklahoma's Kendall Wells (1) celebrates a home run during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
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Photos from Oklahoma's 3-1 win over Georgia on Saturday
Oklahoma's Miali Guachino (99) throws a pitch during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
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Photos from Oklahoma's 3-1 win over Georgia on Saturday
Oklahoma's Miali Guachino (99) throws a pitch during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
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Photos from Oklahoma's 3-1 win over Georgia on Saturday
Oklahoma's Miali Guachino (99) throws a pitch during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
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Oklahoma's Kendall Wells (1) celebrates a home run during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
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Photos from Oklahoma's 3-1 win over Georgia on Saturday
Oklahoma's Gabbie Garcia (42) fields a ground ball during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
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Photos from Oklahoma's 3-1 win over Georgia on Saturday
Oklahoma's Kasidi Pickering (7) fields a ground ball during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
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Oklahoma Sooners back at No. 1 in Softball America top 25
Oklahoma's Kendall Wells (1) celebrates a home run during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
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SEC standings heading into the final weekend
Oklahoma's Ella Parker (5) celebrates a home run during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
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Photos from Oklahoma's 3-1 win over Georgia on Saturday
Oklahoma's Abby Dayton (16) throws the ball during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
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Photos from Oklahoma's 3-1 win over Georgia on Saturday
Oklahoma's Kendall Wells (1) throws to first during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
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Oklahoma Sooners on the verge of second SEC title
Oklahoma's Miali Guachino (99) prepares to throw a pitch during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
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Key Players to watch from OU, Kansas, Michigan, Binghamton in Norman
Oklahoma's Kendall Wells (1) celebrates a home run during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
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