The Oklahoma Sooners started strong in their series opener against the Houston Cougars, with Kelly Maxwell leading the team to an 8-0 run-rule victory in walk-off style.

By the Numbers
  • Oklahoma improved to 40-4 on the season
  • Kelly Maxwell moved to 14-1 on the season with her pitching performance
Yes, But

Oklahoma missed some scoring opportunities early in the game despite their dominant win.

State of Play
  • Oklahoma leads the Big 12 regular season title race
  • The Sooners are one game ahead of Texas Longhorns and two games ahead of Oklahoma State in the standings
  • Game two of the series will be on Saturday night, with the series closing on Sunday afternoon
What's Next

Oklahoma will look to extend their lead in the Big 12 standings in the upcoming games against Houston.

Bottom Line

The Oklahoma Sooners displayed dominance in their win, maintaining their lead in the Big 12 standings and setting a strong tone for the series against Houston.