Oklahoma catcher Kendall Wells earns SEC Freshman of the Week

TL;DR

Oklahoma catcher Kendall Wells has been named SEC Freshman of the Week after breaking multiple home run records. She tied Jocelyn Alo for the most home runs in a season for the Sooners with 34.

Key points

Kendall Wells named SEC Freshman of the Week
Broke SEC single-season home run record
Broke NCAA freshman single-season home run record
Tied Jocelyn Alo for most home runs in Sooners history
Oklahoma Sooners tied for first place in SEC standings

Oklahoma SoonersKendall WellsJocelyn Alo

Oklahoma catcher Kendall Wells earns SEC Freshman of the Week

The Oklahoma Sooners are in the stretch run of the regular season with two more SEC series to go before postseason play begins with the SEC tournament. Sitting in a tie for first place in the conference, the Sooners have a chance to capture their second straight SEC regular-season title.

Much of their success has come at the plate, and one player has been making history in her first season in the crimson and cream.

Kendall Wells has already broken the SEC single-season home run record, the NCAA freshman single-season record, and over the weekend tied Jocelyn Alo for the most home runs in a season in Oklahoma Sooners history with her 34th of the season.

After another strong week, Wells was named SEC Freshman of the Week. Last week against top 25 opponents Oklahoma State and Arkansas, Wells went 5-for-10 with three home runs, seven RBIs, and five runs scored while recording a hit in all four games.

She's now just three home runs away from tying Laura Espinoza for the NCAA single-season home run record with six games to go in the regular season. The Sooners could play another 10 games in the postseason, giving Wells a ton of time to not only break the record but to make it unreachable.

Oklahoma's Isabela Emerling (13) hits a grand slam in the third inning during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Arkansas Razorbacks at Love's Filed in Norman, Okla., Friday April 17, 2026.

Oklahoma Sooners starting pitcher Audrey Lowry (24) pitches during a college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Arkansas Razorbacks at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Friday, April 17, 2026.

Q&A

What records has Kendall Wells broken this season?

Kendall Wells has broken the SEC single-season home run record and the NCAA freshman single-season record.

How many home runs has Kendall Wells hit this season?

Kendall Wells has hit 34 home runs this season, tying Jocelyn Alo for the most in Oklahoma Sooners history.

What is the significance of Kendall Wells earning SEC Freshman of the Week?

Earning SEC Freshman of the Week highlights Kendall Wells' outstanding performance and contributions to the Oklahoma Sooners during a crucial part of the season.

How are the Oklahoma Sooners performing in the SEC standings?

The Oklahoma Sooners are currently tied for first place in the SEC as they approach the postseason.