The Oklahoma Sooners came out swinging in their game-one win over the Texas Longhorns. The Sooners collected three home runs and three doubles to power past the Longhorns to take a 1-0 lead in the series.
Tiare Jennings got things going with a two-run home run in the top of the first inning and Oklahoma got back-to-back home runs from Kinzie Hansen and Kasidi Pickering in the third inning and never looked back.
Kelly Maxwell threw another complete game, recording eight strikeouts. She allowed just four hits and four walks to arguably the best offense in the country.
Now the Sooners are just one win away from capturing their fourth-straight national championship. But the Texas Longhorns won’t go quietly into the Oklahoma City night. The Sooners will be challenged in game two tonight at 7:00 p.m. CT.
Here’s a look at some of the best photos from the Oklahoma Sooners 8-3 win over the Texas Longhorns.
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners catcher Riley Ludlam (30) leads the way…
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners catcher Riley Ludlam (30) leads the way as the Sooners players greet fans along the right field as they enter the stadium to play the Texas Longhorns in game one of the Women's College World Series softball championship finals at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Oklahoma players wave as a jet flies over before the first game of the Women's College…
Oklahoma players wave as a jet flies over before the first game of the Women's College World Series softball championship series game between the Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and Texas Longhorns at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Oklahoma won 8-3.
Oklahoma players line up before the first game of the Women's College World Series softball championship…
Oklahoma players line up before the first game of the Women's College World Series softball championship series game between the Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and Texas Longhorns at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Oklahoma won 8-3.
Krystal Keith sings the national anthem before the first game of the Women's College World Series…
Krystal Keith sings the national anthem before the first game of the Women's College World Series softball championship series game between the Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and Texas Longhorns at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Oklahoma won 8-3.
Krystal Keith sings the national anthem before the first game of the Women's College World Series…
Krystal Keith sings the national anthem before the first game of the Women's College World Series softball championship series game between the Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and Texas Longhorns at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Oklahoma won 8-3.
A plane flies over the park before the first game of the Women’s College World Series…
A plane flies over the park before the first game of the Women’s College World Series softball championship series between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Texas Longhorns at Devon Park in Oklahoma City on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.
Oklahoma head coach Patty Gasso speaks to ESPN before the first game of the Women’s College…
Oklahoma head coach Patty Gasso speaks to ESPN before the first game of the Women’s College World Series softball championship series between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Texas Longhorns at Devon Park in Oklahoma City on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.
Oklahoma fans watch the team warm up before the first game of the Women's College World…
Oklahoma fans watch the team warm up before the first game of the Women's College World Series softball championship series game between the Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and Texas Longhorns at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, June 5, 2024.
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; The field is seen prior to game one of…
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; The field is seen prior to game one of the Women's College World Series softball championship finals between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Texas Longhorns at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners outfielder Jayda Coleman (24) reacts after getting…
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners outfielder Jayda Coleman (24) reacts after getting bit by a pitch in the first inning against the Texas Longhorns during game one of the Women's College World Series softball championship finals at Devon Park. Oklahoma beat Texas 8-3. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Texas Longhorns starting pitcher Teagan Kavan (17) throws a…
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Texas Longhorns starting pitcher Teagan Kavan (17) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Oklahoma Sooners during game one of the Women's College World Series softball championship finals at Devon Park. Oklahoma beat Texas 8-3. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Oklahoma second baseman Tiare Jennings (23) celebrates after hitting a two-run home run in the first…
Oklahoma second baseman Tiare Jennings (23) celebrates after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning of the first game of the Women's College World Series softball championship series game between the Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and Texas Longhorns at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, June 5, 2024.
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners second baseman Tiare Jennings (23) smiles as…
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners second baseman Tiare Jennings (23) smiles as she rounds second base after hitting a two run home run in the first inning against the Texas Longhorns during game one of the Women's College World Series softball championship finals at Devon Park. Oklahoma beat Texas 8-3. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; The Oklahoma Sooners team greets second baseman Tiare Jennings…
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; The Oklahoma Sooners team greets second baseman Tiare Jennings after she hit a two run home run in the first inning against the Texas Longhorns during game one of the Women's College World Series softball championship finals at Devon Park. Oklahoma beat Texas 8-3. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners infielder Ella Parker (5) slides into second…
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners infielder Ella Parker (5) slides into second ahead of the tag by Texas Longhorns infielder Viviana Martinez (23) in the first inning during game one of the Women's College World Series softball championship finals at Devon Park. Oklahoma beat Texas 8-3. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners starting pitcher Kelly Maxwell (28) throws a…
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners starting pitcher Kelly Maxwell (28) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Texas Longhorns during game one of the Women's College World Series softball championship finals at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Texas Longhorns utility Mia Scott (10) hits a solo…
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Texas Longhorns utility Mia Scott (10) hits a solo home run in the first inning against the Oklahoma Sooners during game one of the Women's College World Series softball championship finals at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners outfielder Hannah Coor (27) makes a catch…
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners outfielder Hannah Coor (27) makes a catch for an out in the first inning against the Texas Longhorns during game one of the Women's College World Series softball championship finals at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners outfielder Jayda Coleman (24) makes a catch…
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners outfielder Jayda Coleman (24) makes a catch for an out in the second inning against the Texas Longhorns during game one of the Women's College World Series softball championship finals at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners starting pitcher Kelly Maxwell (28) gets ready…
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners starting pitcher Kelly Maxwell (28) gets ready to deliver a pitch in the second inning against the Texas Longhorns during game one of the Women's College World Series softball championship finals at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners shortstop Tiare Jennings (23) gets ready for…
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners shortstop Tiare Jennings (23) gets ready for a play in the second inning against the Texas Longhorns during game one of the Women's College World Series softball championship finals at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners fans cheer as the Sooners head to…
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners fans cheer as the Sooners head to the dugout after the second inning against the Texas Longhorns during game one of the Women's College World Series softball championship finals at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners infielder Ella Parker (5) hits a single…
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners infielder Ella Parker (5) hits a single in the third inning against the Texas Longhorns during game one of the Women's College World Series softball championship finals at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners catcher Kinzie Hansen (9) hits a two…
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners catcher Kinzie Hansen (9) hits a two run home run in the third inning against the Texas Longhorns during game one of the Women's College World Series softball championship finals at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners infielder Ella Parker (5) smiles as she…
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners infielder Ella Parker (5) smiles as she rounds the bases after catcher Kinzie Hansen home run in the third inning against the Texas Longhorns during game one of the Women's College World Series softball championship finals at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners catcher Kinzie Hansen (9) claps as she…
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners catcher Kinzie Hansen (9) claps as she rounds the bases after hitting a two run home run in the third inning against the Texas Longhorns during game one of the Women's College World Series softball championship finals at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners outfielder Kasidi Pickering (7) hits a solo…
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners outfielder Kasidi Pickering (7) hits a solo home run in the third inning against the Texas Longhorns during game one of the Women's College World Series softball championship finals at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners outfielder Kasidi Pickering (7) rounds the bases…
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners outfielder Kasidi Pickering (7) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the third inning against the Texas Longhorns during game one of the Women's College World Series softball championship finals at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Oklahoma outfielder Kasidi Pickering (7) celebrates with infielder Ella Parker (5) and second baseman Tiare Jennings…
Oklahoma outfielder Kasidi Pickering (7) celebrates with infielder Ella Parker (5) and second baseman Tiare Jennings (23) after hitting a home run in the third inning of the first game of the Women's College World Series softball championship series game between the Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and Texas Longhorns at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, June 5, 2024.
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners head coach Patty Gasso looks up at…
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners head coach Patty Gasso looks up at the scoreboard in the third inning against the Texas Longhorns during game one of the Women's College World Series softball championship finals at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners outfielder Rylie Boone (0) raises her arms…
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners outfielder Rylie Boone (0) raises her arms after hitting a single in the third inning as Texas Longhorns first baseman Katie Stewart (20) looks on during game one of the Women's College World Series softball championship finals at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners starting pitcher/relief pitcher Kelly Maxwell (28) throws…
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners starting pitcher/relief pitcher Kelly Maxwell (28) throws a pitch in the third inning against the Texas Longhorns during game one of the Women's College World Series softball championship finals at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners infielder Avery Hodge (82) fields the ball…
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners infielder Avery Hodge (82) fields the ball in the third inning against the Texas Longhorns during game one of the Women's College World Series softball championship finals at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners first baseman Cydney Sanders (1) smiles after…
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners first baseman Cydney Sanders (1) smiles after getting an out in the third inning against the Texas Longhorns during game one of the Women's College World Series softball championship finals at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Oklahoma's pitcher Kelly Maxwell (28) smiles after the first game of the Women's College World Series…
Oklahoma's pitcher Kelly Maxwell (28) smiles after the first game of the Women's College World Series softball championship series game between the Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and Texas Longhorns at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Oklahoma won 8-3.
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners outfielder Rylie Boone (0) slaps the glove…
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners outfielder Rylie Boone (0) slaps the glove of starting pitcher Kelly Maxwell (28) as catcher Kinzie Hansen (9) looks on in the fourth inning against the Texas Longhorns during game one of the Women's College World Series softball championship finals at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Oklahoma pitcher Kelly Maxwell (28) smiles after the third inning of the first game of the…
Oklahoma pitcher Kelly Maxwell (28) smiles after the third inning of the first game of the Women's College World Series softball championship series game between the Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and Texas Longhorns at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, June 5, 2024.
Oklahoma catcher Kinzie Hansen (9) celebrates a double from second base in the fifth inning of…
Oklahoma catcher Kinzie Hansen (9) celebrates a double from second base in the fifth inning of the first game of the Women’s College World Series softball championship series between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Texas Longhorns at Devon Park in Oklahoma City on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners catcher Kinzie Hansen (9) raises her arms…
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners catcher Kinzie Hansen (9) raises her arms as she crosses home plate for a run in the fifth inning against the Texas Longhorns during game one of the Women's College World Series softball championship finals at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners outfielder Rylie Boone (0) slaps hands with…
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners outfielder Rylie Boone (0) slaps hands with catcher Kinzie Hansen (9) after Hansen scored in the fifth inning against the Texas Longhorns during game one of the Women's College World Series softball championship finals at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners outfielder Rylie Boone (0) attempts a bunt…
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners outfielder Rylie Boone (0) attempts a bunt in the fifth inning against the Texas Longhorns during game one of the Women's College World Series softball championship finals at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners infielder Avery Hodge (82) scoops up the…
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners infielder Avery Hodge (82) scoops up the ball and gets a force out at second base on Texas Longhorns utility Katie Stewart (20) in the sixth inning during game one of the Women's College World Series softball championship finals at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners catcher Kinzie Hansen (9) talks to starting…
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners catcher Kinzie Hansen (9) talks to starting pitcher Kelly Maxwell (28) during a timeout in the sixth inning against the Texas Longhorns during game one of the Women's College World Series softball championship finals at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners outfielder Hannah Coor (27) and outfielder Jayda…
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners outfielder Hannah Coor (27) and outfielder Jayda Coleman (24) and outfielder Rylie Boone (0) dance while a play is being reviews in the sixth inning during game one of the Women's College World Series softball championship finals at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners outfielder Jayda Coleman (24) slaps the glove…
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners outfielder Jayda Coleman (24) slaps the glove of starting pitcher Kelly Maxwell (28) as they head to the dugout in the sixth inning against the Texas Longhorns during game one of the Women's College World Series softball championship finals at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Texas Longhorns starting pitcher Citlaly Gutierrez (77) throws a…
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Texas Longhorns starting pitcher Citlaly Gutierrez (77) throws a pitch in the seventh inning against the Oklahoma Sooners during game one of the Women's College World Series softball championship finals at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners third baseman Alyssa Brito (33) yells after…
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners third baseman Alyssa Brito (33) yells after getting a double as Texas Longhorns infielder Viviana Martinez (23) gets to the ball in the seventh inning during game one of the Women's College World Series softball championship finals at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners utility Alyssa Brito (33) jumps after scoring…
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners utility Alyssa Brito (33) jumps after scoring on a throwing error in the seventh inning against the Texas Longhorns during game one of the Women's College World Series softball championship finals at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Texas Longhorns outfielder Ashton Maloney (7) makes a catch…
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Texas Longhorns outfielder Ashton Maloney (7) makes a catch at the wall for an out in the seventh inning against the Oklahoma Sooners during game one of the Women's College World Series softball championship finals at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners players celebrate after defeating the Texas Longhorns…
Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners players celebrate after defeating the Texas Longhorns during game one of the Women's College World Series softball championship finals at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Oklahoma pitcher Kelly Maxwell (28) hugs catcher Kinzie Hansen (9) after the first game of the…
Oklahoma pitcher Kelly Maxwell (28) hugs catcher Kinzie Hansen (9) after the first game of the Women's College World Series softball championship series game between the Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and Texas Longhorns at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Oklahoma won 8-3.
Oklahoma coach Patty Gasso smiles during the first game of the Women's College World Series softball…
Oklahoma coach Patty Gasso smiles during the first game of the Women's College World Series softball championship series game between the Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and Texas Longhorns at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Oklahoma won 8-3.
The Oklahoma team prays after the first game of the Women's College World Series softball championship…
The Oklahoma team prays after the first game of the Women's College World Series softball championship series game between the Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and Texas Longhorns at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Oklahoma won 8-3.
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