OU infielder Ailana Agbayani was selected in the draft, which features a minimum of two rounds with six players in each but will find out which team she's headed to on May 4.
For players selected in Round 2 or later that do not sign, the drafting team shall receive a supplemental pick at the end of that particular round in the next year’s draft.
Agbayani, the daughter of former New York Mets star Benny Agbayani, entered Friday night hitting .409 with six home runs and 29 RBIs.
"About a month ago, we had our draft and so anybody who's drafted is presented a golden ticket," AUSL commissioner Kim Ng said Friday night. "But these are selections made by our six general managers, and with help from their staffs. A lot of work really goes into making these decisions.
"Obviously, there are a lot of great players out there, but this process takes months."
The 2026 AUSL College Draft will air live at 6 p.m. on May 4 on ESPN2.
What is the AUSL 'Golden Ticket' awarded to Ailana Agbayani?
The AUSL 'Golden Ticket' allows Ailana Agbayani to be selected in the upcoming Athletes Unlimited Softball League draft.
When will Ailana Agbayani find out which team she will join in the AUSL?
Ailana Agbayani will learn which team she is headed to on May 4.
What happens if players selected in Round 2 or later do not sign in the AUSL draft?
If players selected in Round 2 or later do not sign, their drafting team receives a supplemental pick at the end of that round in the next year's draft.
What was the outcome of the OU softball game against Georgia?
The OU softball team won the game against Georgia with a score of 10-2.
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Oklahoma's Kendall Wells (1) hits a 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) watches 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.
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.
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 Ailana Agbayani (50) celebrates a double play as Georgia's Jaydyn Goodwin (2) slides into second during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Friday, April, 24, 2026.
Oklahoma's Ailana Agbayani (50) turns a double play as Georgia's Jaydyn Goodwin (2) slides into second during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Friday, April, 24, 2026.
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OU softball hosts Georgia in an SEC game at Love's Field, see top photos
Oklahoma's Kendall Wells (1) hits a 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.
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OU softball hosts Georgia in an SEC game at Love's Field, see top photos
Oklahoma's Kendall Wells (1) hits a 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.
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OU softball hosts Georgia in an SEC game at Love's Field, see top photos
Oklahoma's Kendall Wells (1) watches 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.
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OU softball hosts Georgia in an SEC game at Love's Field, see top photos
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.
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OU softball hosts Georgia in an SEC game at Love's Field, see top photos
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.
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OU softball hosts Georgia in an SEC game at Love's Field, see top photos
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.
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OU softball hosts Georgia in an SEC game at Love's Field, see top photos
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.
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OU softball hosts Georgia in an SEC game at Love's Field, see top photos
Oklahoma's Ailana Agbayani (50) celebrates a double play as Georgia's Jaydyn Goodwin (2) slides into second during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Friday, April, 24, 2026.
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OU softball hosts Georgia in an SEC game at Love's Field, see top photos
Oklahoma's Ailana Agbayani (50) turns a double play as Georgia's Jaydyn Goodwin (2) slides into second during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Friday, April, 24, 2026.
2026 AUSL Golden Ticket recipients
NiJaree Canady, pitcher, Texas Tech
Reese Atwood, catcher, Texas
Leighann Goode, infielder, Texas
Sydney Stewart, catcher, Arizona
Karlyn Pickens, pitcher, Tennessee
Dakota Kennedy, outfielder, Arkansas
Kenzie Brown, pitcher, Arizona State
Taryn Kern, infielder, Stanford
Maya Johnson, pitcher, Belmont
Jocelyn Erickson, catcher, Florida
Kenliegh Cahalan, infielder, Florida
Jordan Woolery, infielder, UCLA
Taylor Tinsley, pitcher, UCLA
Amari Harper, utility, Oregon
Ailana Agbayani, infielder, Oklahoma
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