University of Oklahoma Opens SEC Tournament Against LSU The University of Oklahoma baseball team begins its quest for a NCAA Tournament berth with a matchup against LSU in the SEC Tournament on Tuesday, May 18, 2026. The Sooners, ranked 11th in the tournament, face the 14th-seeded Tigers at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium in Alabama, with the game set for 8 p.m. CT. The contest will be broadcast on SEC Network, with Dave Neal and Lance Cormier serving as commentators, while radio coverage will be available via The REF 99.3 FM/1400 AM and The Varsity Network app. Oklahoma, with a 32-20 overall record and 14-16 mark in SEC play, enters the tournament after a challenging series against No. 23 Tennessee. The Sooners dropped the first two games of the three-game set in Oklahoma City but rallied to win the finale, 12-9, with junior Deiten Lachance leading the charge. Lachance, who hit three home runs in the decisive game, became the first Sooner since 2000 to accomplish the feat, marking a significant milestone for the program. This year’s SEC Tournament marks Oklahoma’s second appearance in Hoover, where the team had a strong showing in its inaugural 2025 run. The Sooners went 2-1 in the tournament, advancing to the quarterfinals, where they fell to eventual champion Vanderbilt. The 2026 iteration of the tournament will be the 27th consecutive year and 29th overall that the event has been held at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. Notably, all 16 SEC members will participate this year, a shift from previous years when only 12 teams typically competed. The matchup against LSU is particularly meaningful for Oklahoma, as the two teams have met four times this season. The Sooners claimed the series in Baton Rouge, March 19-21, after falling in the opener.#sec_tournament #university_of_oklahoma #lsu #hoover_metropolitan_stadium #dave_neal
McEnroe-Marinas to Miss Remainder of 2026 Season University of Oklahoma head softball coach Patty Gasso announced on Friday that third baseman Nelly McEnroe-Marinas will miss the rest of the 2026 season after sustaining a torn ACL during a game against Southeastern Louisiana. The injury occurred during the team’s matchup on March 1, 2026, and McEnroe-Marinas will remain with the team as a leader in the dugout for the remainder of the campaign. The Sooners are set to host the Okana Invitational this weekend, with games scheduled against Louisiana and Abilene Christian on Saturday and Sunday. The event will take place in Norman, continuing the team’s focus on building momentum as the season progresses. Despite the setback, the coaching staff emphasized that McEnroe-Marinas’ presence in the dugout will provide valuable leadership for her teammates. McEnroe-Marinas’ injury comes after a strong start to the season, during which she contributed significantly to the team’s success. Her absence will be felt in the lineup, but the coaching staff and players have expressed confidence in the team’s ability to adapt and continue performing at a high level. The Sooners’ recent victories, including a 16-4 win over North Texas and a 9-1 triumph against Southeastern Louisiana, highlight the team’s resilience and depth. The schedule for the Okana Invitational includes multiple games against Abilene Christian and Louisiana, with specific times and dates outlined for each matchup. The team’s focus on these games will be critical in maintaining their competitive edge as they prepare for the remainder of the season. Coaches and players are working closely to ensure that the team remains cohesive and motivated despite the challenges posed by McEnroe-Marinas’ injury.#patty_gasso #nelly_mcenroe_marinas #university_of_oklahoma #okana_invitational #norman
