Oklahoma-Texas softball: Series schedule, times, how to watch

When No. 3 Texas visits No. 4 Oklahoma for a three-game series in Norman, it’s not just about bragging rights or a historic rivalry — it’s about who takes control of the SEC title race, and who positions themselves for a top national seed heading into the postseason.

Both teams enter the weekend at 13-5 in SEC play, tied for second and trailing only Texas A&M by a razor-thin margin. With just two weekends left before the SEC tournament, every inning matters.

For Texas, it starts with balance. The Longhorns have firepower throughout the lineup — they lead the SEC with a .359 team batting average — and they’ve shown the ability to manufacture runs and hit for power. Reese Atwood leads the way with 16 home runs and 62 RBIs, while Mia Scott, Kayden Henry and Ashton Maloney are all batting over .425. In the circle, Teagan Kavan (20-3, 1.63 ERA) headlines a pitching staff that ranks among the most consistent in the country, holding opponents to a .205 batting average.

Oklahoma, meanwhile, is trending upward after a midseason lull. The Sooners swept Mississippi State last weekend and come in riding a three-game win streak. Kasidi Pickering (.431) and Ella Parker (.386) remain relentless at the plate, while freshman Nelly McEnroe-Marinas and Isabela Emerling have added timely power. OU has launched 84 home runs, and their pitching staff — led by Sam Landry (15-3, 1.89 ERA) — continues to keep opponents in check.

The Sooners have historically dominated this rivalry — they’ve won 13 of the last 16 meetings and beat Texas in two games at last year’s Women’s College World Series. But this Texas team is deeper, more battle-tested, and just earned its first win at Oklahoma State in nearly a decade.

And yes — it absolutely feels like June in April.