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OU softball falls to Katie Stewart, Texas in extra innings of SEC series finale
TL;DR
Texas defeated Oklahoma 8-6 in extra innings, thanks to Katie Stewart's walk-off home run in the eighth inning. This victory allowed Texas to salvage one game in the three-game SEC series.
AUSTIN, Texas â With one on and one out in the eighth, the game was tied.
Texasâ Katie Stewart lifted her plant foot, timed it perfectly and crushed a 2-0 pitch deep over the left-field wall. She knew it was gone immediately and slammed her bat into the dirt.
Ballgame.
Stewartâs second homer of the day lifted Texas to an 8-6 walk-off win over Oklahoma on Sunday at Red & Charline McCombs Field, salvaging one of three games over the weekend.
Before Stewartâs blast, earlier in the inning, freshman Hannah Wells tied the game with a solo shot. The Sooners still claimed the series, having clinched it Saturday night.
Heading into extra innings, the Sooners had the momentum. For a moment, it looked like they might steal the sweep.
Instead, Stewart made sure they didnât.
Texas outhit OU 12-9, with Stewart and Kayden Henry combining for six hits, six RBIs and three home runs. Teagan Kavan struck out six across seven innings and Citlaly Gutierrez picked up the win with one out in the eighth.
Here are two more takeaways from OUâs (40-4, 13-2 SEC) series-finale loss:
OU softball vs Texas highlights: Katie Stewart walk-off HR lifts Longhorns past Sooners
Texas' Katie Stewart (20) gets a base hit in the sixth inning of a Women's College World Series game last season. Stewart hit a walk-off home run to beat OU on April 12 in Austin, Texas.
OUâs comeback comes up short
Gabbie Garcia delivered in the moment OU needed her most.
The Sooners were down to their final two outs, staring at a loss and a rapidly approaching storm. Then Garcia flipped the script.
With one out in the seventh and Ella Parker on second following a lead-off double, Garcia sent a full-count pitch 239 feet to right field, tying the game at 5 and injected life back into the OU dugout.
Garcia was locked in at the plate all weekend, finishing the series with three hits, two home runs and three RBIs. She continues to deliver in big spots.
In the eighth, OU grabbed its first lead at 6-5 when Kai Minor singled through the right side to score Sydney Barker. After spending the entire afternoon chasing, the Sooners had finally broken through.
For a few minutes, control had flipped. Then it flipped right back.
Stewartâs blast in the bottom half erased the rally and momentum in one swing.
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Oklahoma's Abby Dayton swings at a pitch against Texas on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Red & Charline McCombs Field in Austin, Texas.
Sooners go bullpen-heavy in finale
The setup before first pitch suggested a staff day and Patty Gasso followed through.
After clinching the series Saturday, OU opted for a bullpen approach, leaning on depth rather than starting ace Adurey Lowry, who was sensational in Fridayâs win. Gasso used five pitchers Sunday â Sydney Berzon, Kierston Deal, Berkley Zache, Allyssa Parker and Lowry.
Berzon started and allowed three runs on five hits in 2 1/3 innings. Deal followed with a clean inning.
The freshmen handled the middle: Zache gave up one run in 1 1/3 innings and Parker matched her line.
Lowry (18-2) took the loss, allowing three runs in the final 1 1/3 innings â including Stewartâs walk-off shot.
The Sooners left town with a series win but a bad taste in their mouths after watching Stewart trot around the bases and celebrate with her teammates at home.
Next, OU faces Oklahoma State at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Devon Park in Oklahoma City before hosting a three-game series against Arkansas next weekend at Loveâs Field in Norman.
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Oklahoma's Kendall Wells (1) hits her 30th home run of the year during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love's Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026. Wells tied the freshman home run season record.
Oklahoma head coach Patty Gasso high fives Oklahoma's Kendall Wells (1) after she hit her 30th home run of the year during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love's Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026. Wells tied the freshman home run season record.
Oklahoma's Kendall Wells (1) celebrates her 30th home run of the year during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love's Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026. Wells tied the freshman home run season record.
Oklahoma's Kendall Wells (1) hits her 30th home run of the year during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love's Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026. Wells tied the freshman home run season record.
Oklahoma's Abby Dayton (16) celebrates after Kasidi Pickering (7) hit a grand slam during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love's Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
Oklahoma celebrates the grand slam of Kasidi Pickering (7) during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love's Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
Oklahoma celebrates the grand slam of Kasidi Pickering (7) during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love's Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
Oklahoma's Sydney Berzon (29) throws a pitch during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love's Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
Oklahoma's Sydney Berzon (29) throws a pitch during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love's Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
Oklahoma assistant coach JT Gasso talks to the team during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love's Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
Oklahoma's Ailana Agbayani (50) throws to first during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love's Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
Oklahoma's Ella Parker (5) watches her home run ball during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love's Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
Oklahoma celebrates the home run of Ella Parker (5) during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love's Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
Oklahoma celebrates the home run of Ella Parker (5) during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love's Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
Oklahoma's Ailana Agbayani (50) hits during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love's Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
Oklahoma's Kai Minor (22) slides into second for a double at Kentucky's Madyson Clark (7) takes the throw during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love's Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
Oklahoma's Kai Minor (22) slides into second for a double at Kentucky's Madyson Clark (7) takes the throw during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love's Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
Oklahoma's Kai Minor (22) celebrates a double next to Kentucky's Madyson Clark (7) during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love's Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love's Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love's Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love's Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
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Kendall Wells ties NCAA freshman HR record as OU softball beats Kentucky, see top photos
Oklahoma's Kendall Wells (1) hits her 30th home run of the year during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love's Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026. Wells tied the freshman home run season record.
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Kendall Wells ties NCAA freshman HR record as OU softball beats Kentucky, see top photos
Oklahoma's Kendall Wells (1) hits her 30th home run of the year during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love's Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026. Wells tied the freshman home run season record.
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Kendall Wells ties NCAA freshman HR record as OU softball beats Kentucky, see top photos
Oklahoma head coach Patty Gasso high fives Oklahoma's Kendall Wells (1) after she hit her 30th home run of the year during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love's Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026. Wells tied the freshman home run season record.
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Kendall Wells ties NCAA freshman HR record as OU softball beats Kentucky, see top photos
Oklahoma's Kendall Wells (1) celebrates her 30th home run of the year during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love's Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026. Wells tied the freshman home run season record.
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Kendall Wells ties NCAA freshman HR record as OU softball beats Kentucky, see top photos
Oklahoma's Kendall Wells (1) hits her 30th home run of the year during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love's Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026. Wells tied the freshman home run season record.
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Kendall Wells ties NCAA freshman HR record as OU softball beats Kentucky, see top photos
Oklahoma's Abby Dayton (16) celebrates after Kasidi Pickering (7) hit a grand slam during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love's Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
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Kendall Wells ties NCAA freshman HR record as OU softball beats Kentucky, see top photos
Oklahoma celebrates the grand slam of Kasidi Pickering (7) during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love's Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
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Kendall Wells ties NCAA freshman HR record as OU softball beats Kentucky, see top photos
Oklahoma celebrates the grand slam of Kasidi Pickering (7) during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love's Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
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Kendall Wells ties NCAA freshman HR record as OU softball beats Kentucky, see top photos
Oklahoma's Sydney Berzon (29) throws a pitch during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love's Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
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Kendall Wells ties NCAA freshman HR record as OU softball beats Kentucky, see top photos
Oklahoma's Sydney Berzon (29) throws a pitch during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love's Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
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Kendall Wells ties NCAA freshman HR record as OU softball beats Kentucky, see top photos
Oklahoma assistant coach JT Gasso talks to the team during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love's Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
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Kendall Wells ties NCAA freshman HR record as OU softball beats Kentucky, see top photos
Oklahoma's Ailana Agbayani (50) throws to first during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love's Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
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Kendall Wells ties NCAA freshman HR record as OU softball beats Kentucky, see top photos
Oklahoma's Ella Parker (5) watches her home run ball during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love's Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
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Kendall Wells ties NCAA freshman HR record as OU softball beats Kentucky, see top photos
Oklahoma celebrates the home run of Ella Parker (5) during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love's Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
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Kendall Wells ties NCAA freshman HR record as OU softball beats Kentucky, see top photos
Oklahoma celebrates the home run of Ella Parker (5) during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love's Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
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Kendall Wells ties NCAA freshman HR record as OU softball beats Kentucky, see top photos
Oklahoma's Ailana Agbayani (50) hits during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love's Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
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Kendall Wells ties NCAA freshman HR record as OU softball beats Kentucky, see top photos
Oklahoma's Kai Minor (22) slides into second for a double at Kentucky's Madyson Clark (7) takes the throw during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love's Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
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Kendall Wells ties NCAA freshman HR record as OU softball beats Kentucky, see top photos
Oklahoma's Kai Minor (22) slides into second for a double at Kentucky's Madyson Clark (7) takes the throw during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love's Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
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Kendall Wells ties NCAA freshman HR record as OU softball beats Kentucky, see top photos
Oklahoma's Kai Minor (22) celebrates a double next to Kentucky's Madyson Clark (7) during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love's Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
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Kendall Wells ties NCAA freshman HR record as OU softball beats Kentucky, see top photos
during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love's Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
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Kendall Wells ties NCAA freshman HR record as OU softball beats Kentucky, see top photos
during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love's Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
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Kendall Wells ties NCAA freshman HR record as OU softball beats Kentucky, see top photos
during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love's Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
Colton Sulley covers the Oklahoma Sooners for The Oklahoman. Have a story idea for Colton? He can be reached at csulley@oklahoman.com or on X/Twitter at @colton_sulley. Support Colton's work and that of other Oklahoman journalists by purchasing a digital subscription today at subscribe.oklahoman.com.
This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: OU softball's rally falls short vs Texas in SEC series finale
Q&A
What was the final score of the Texas vs. Oklahoma softball game?
Texas won the game 8-6 in extra innings.
Who hit the walk-off home run for Texas against Oklahoma?
Katie Stewart hit the walk-off home run for Texas.
How did the game between Texas and Oklahoma reach extra innings?
The game was tied after freshman Hannah Wells hit a solo home run earlier in the eighth inning.
What was the outcome of the Oklahoma vs. Texas softball series?
Oklahoma won the series, having clinched it the night before the final game.
