No. 4 Oklahoma hit two grand slams in one inning during a 34-0 softball rout of Texas-El Paso that came within one run of tying the Sooners’ record for runs in a game.

The Sooners (8-1), who had 25 hits in the game, wasted no time in the first inning as the first eight batters reached base en route to an 8-0 lead. In the third inning, Tia Milloy and Gabbie Garcia each hit grand slams as Oklahoma added 12 more runs.

Oklahoma, which has blasted 38 home runs in its nine games this season, then tacked on 14 runs more in their final time at-bat as the game was called after five innings.

“This was a very productive trip for us,” Oklahoma coach Patty Gasso told the El Paso Times after the Sooners won five games over three days during tournaments in Las Cruces, New Mexico, and El Paso, Texas. “We got to use a lot of pitchers in the process, get a lot of players in the field more. There were a lot of opportunities this weekend and everybody made the most of it.”

For UTEP, which had beat Idaho State earlier Sunday, there were no ill feelings.

“They’ve done a lot for women’s sports,” UTEP outfielder Halle Hogan said. “We’re going to take what we learned from them and use it to our advantage.”

Allyssa Parker had two home runs for the Sooners, and Kasidi Pickering tied a school record with three doubles. Milloy, Garcia and Parker each had six RBIs.

Audrey Lowry improved to 6-0, giving up just three hits in three innings. Sydney Berzon and Berkley Zache each pitched a scoreless inning in relief.

Oklahoma’s school record of 35 runs was set against Arkansas-Pine Bluff in 2014.

Beginning Sunday, February 15, grocery carts may be missing some of its favorite items as SNAP benefit changes go into effect. The change places limitations on purchases for many sugary items.

This push is something Oklahoma Human Services said is meant to encourage healthier food choices and improve nutrition for families across the state.
In a statement, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt said, “We are prioritizing healthy lifestyles, and that starts with nutritious food.”
“By ensuring SNAP benefits go toward foods that support good health, I am proud that we’re taking real steps to make Oklahoma healthy again and better stewarding taxpayer dollars along the way.”

Here is a list of some food items no longer eligible for purchase with SNAP.

Some candy items are no longer included

• Chocolate bars
• Hard Candies
• Gummies
• Caramels
• Taffy
• Licorice
• Mints
• Gum

Some drink items are no longer included

Soda
Energy drinks
Sweetened teas
Lemonades
Flavored or sweetened water

Most foods will be eligible for purchase with SNAP.This list includes the following:

Fruits & Vegetables
Meats
Dairy
Grains
Eggs
Plant-based proteins
100% juice
Plain water
Coffee or tea prepared at home