Landry dominates as Sooners advance in SEC softball tournament debut

Sam Landry was nearly untouchable in the circle, tossing a complete game one-hitter to lead No. 2/2 Oklahoma (44-7) past No. 9/10 LSU (41-14), 4-1, in the SEC Tournament Quarterfinals on Thursday, May 8.

Landry didn’t allow a hit beyond the infield and struck out seven, earning her 15th complete game of the season while improving to 19-4 on the year. The junior right-hander allowed just one earned run on four walks and a lone hit, helping OU secure a win in its first-ever SEC Tournament appearance.

The Sooners' offense was powered by Cydney Sanders and Sydney Barker, who combined for all four RBIs. Sanders opened the scoring in the first inning by taking a hit-by-pitch with the bases loaded, then later delivered a two-run homer in the fifth — her 56th long ball of the season. Barker chipped in with an RBI single in the fourth inning, part of a key insurance rally.

Scoring Summary:

1. 1st inning: OU took a 1-0 lead as Sanders was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded after three walks.
2. 4th inning: Sanders drew a walk and was pinch-run for by Chaney Helton, who eventually scored on Barker’s single to make it 2-0.
3. 5th inning: Ella Parker led off with a double, and Sanders followed with a two-run blast to left, stretching the lead to 4-0.

LSU threatened in the sixth by loading the bases, but Landry limited the damage to a single run on a sacrifice fly by Torri Edwards. She then retired the Tigers in order in the seventh to seal the win.

Up Next:

The Sooners will face No. 6/7 Arkansas in the SEC Tournament Semifinals on Friday, May 9 at 3 p.m. CT, live on ESPN2.