Oklahoma vs. Texas – A Rivalry Reignited in the SEC
The 2025 college softball season is set for the ages, with the rivalry between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Texas Longhorns taking center stage. Both teams are powerhouses in the sport, and their matchups are always highly anticipated. The stakes are even higher this year as both teams have moved to the Southeastern Conference (SEC).
Who are the Oklahoma Sooners?
The Sooners are the reigning national champions, having won the Women’s College World Series (WCWS) for the fourth consecutive time in 2024. They are led by legendary coach Patty Gasso and boast a roster full of talented players. Despite losing some key seniors, the Sooners have reloaded with another impressive recruiting class and are poised to make another run at the championship.
Who are the Texas Longhorns?
The Longhorns are also a national powerhouse, having finished as the runner-up in the WCWS in 2024. They are led by head coach Mike White, and feature a strong pitching staff and a lineup of powerful hitters. The Longhorns are hungry for their first national championship and will be looking to make a statement in their first year in the SEC.
The Rivalry
Oklahoma and Texas have one of the most intense rivalries in college softball. The two teams have met several times in the WCWS in recent years, and their games are always close and exciting. Now, that both teams are in the SEC, the rivalry will heat up even further.
Key Matchups
The two teams will meet twice in the regular season, with the first game in Norman, Oklahoma, and the second in Austin, Texas. These games will be sellouts, and the atmosphere will be electric. In addition to their regular season matchups, the two teams could meet in the SEC Tournament and the WCWS. Oklahoma and Texas aren’t the only teams expected to shake up this 2025 softball season.
