Time to see if Texas Tech can hold onto the top spot.
Not all that long ago, The Oklahoman‘s College Softball Super 16 had a stalwart at No. 1. Tennessee held the top spot for five consecutive weeks, but then the Volunteers started stumbling, losing back-to-back series to Florida and Ole Miss.
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Bye, Vols.
Texas took over at No. 1, but now, the Longhorns are the ones who are stumbling. They have lost three of their last four games, including two of three during this past weekend’s series at Alabama.
Bye, Horns.
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Into the chaos at the top steps Texas Tech, who takes over the top spot this week.
The Red Raiders enter the week with a 38-2 record and a 13-game winning streak. This past week, they not only won four games but also won all by run-rule. Texas Tech swept through a mid-week game against Abilene Christian and a weekend series against BYU by a combined score of 42-7.
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Things seem to be going quite well in Lubbock.
Now, will the trend continue?
Let’s get to the Super 16.
More: Kendall Wells ties NCAA freshman HR record as OU softball beats Kentucky
Kendall Wells ties NCAA freshman HR record as OU softball beats Kentucky, see top photos
Oklahoma’s Kendall Wells (1) hits her 30th home run of the year during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026. Wells tied the freshman home run season record.
Kendall Wells ties NCAA freshman HR record as OU softball beats Kentucky, see top photos
Oklahoma’s Kendall Wells (1) hits her 30th home run of the year during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026. Wells tied the freshman home run season record.
Kendall Wells ties NCAA freshman HR record as OU softball beats Kentucky, see top photos
Oklahoma head coach Patty Gasso high fives Oklahoma’s Kendall Wells (1) after she hit her 30th home run of the year during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026. Wells tied the freshman home run season record.
Kendall Wells ties NCAA freshman HR record as OU softball beats Kentucky, see top photos
Oklahoma’s Kendall Wells (1) celebrates her 30th home run of the year during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026. Wells tied the freshman home run season record.
Kendall Wells ties NCAA freshman HR record as OU softball beats Kentucky, see top photos
Oklahoma’s Kendall Wells (1) hits her 30th home run of the year during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026. Wells tied the freshman home run season record.
Kendall Wells ties NCAA freshman HR record as OU softball beats Kentucky, see top photos
Oklahoma’s Abby Dayton (16) celebrates after Kasidi Pickering (7) hit a grand slam during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
Kendall Wells ties NCAA freshman HR record as OU softball beats Kentucky, see top photos
Oklahoma celebrates the grand slam of Kasidi Pickering (7) during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
Kendall Wells ties NCAA freshman HR record as OU softball beats Kentucky, see top photos
Oklahoma celebrates the grand slam of Kasidi Pickering (7) during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
Kendall Wells ties NCAA freshman HR record as OU softball beats Kentucky, see top photos
Oklahoma’s Sydney Berzon (29) throws a pitch during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
Kendall Wells ties NCAA freshman HR record as OU softball beats Kentucky, see top photos
Oklahoma’s Sydney Berzon (29) throws a pitch during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
Kendall Wells ties NCAA freshman HR record as OU softball beats Kentucky, see top photos
Oklahoma assistant coach JT Gasso talks to the team during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
Kendall Wells ties NCAA freshman HR record as OU softball beats Kentucky, see top photos
Oklahoma’s Ailana Agbayani (50) throws to first during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
Kendall Wells ties NCAA freshman HR record as OU softball beats Kentucky, see top photos
Oklahoma’s Ella Parker (5) watches her home run ball during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
Kendall Wells ties NCAA freshman HR record as OU softball beats Kentucky, see top photos
Oklahoma celebrates the home run of Ella Parker (5) during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
Kendall Wells ties NCAA freshman HR record as OU softball beats Kentucky, see top photos
Oklahoma celebrates the home run of Ella Parker (5) during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
Kendall Wells ties NCAA freshman HR record as OU softball beats Kentucky, see top photos
Oklahoma’s Ailana Agbayani (50) hits during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
Kendall Wells ties NCAA freshman HR record as OU softball beats Kentucky, see top photos
Oklahoma’s Kai Minor (22) slides into second for a double at Kentucky’s Madyson Clark (7) takes the throw during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
Kendall Wells ties NCAA freshman HR record as OU softball beats Kentucky, see top photos
Oklahoma’s Kai Minor (22) slides into second for a double at Kentucky’s Madyson Clark (7) takes the throw during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
Kendall Wells ties NCAA freshman HR record as OU softball beats Kentucky, see top photos
Oklahoma’s Kai Minor (22) celebrates a double next to Kentucky’s Madyson Clark (7) during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
Kendall Wells ties NCAA freshman HR record as OU softball beats Kentucky, see top photos
during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
Kendall Wells ties NCAA freshman HR record as OU softball beats Kentucky, see top photos
during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
Kendall Wells ties NCAA freshman HR record as OU softball beats Kentucky, see top photos
during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla. Saturday April 4, 2026.
The Oklahoman’s College Softball Super 16
Team, Points (first-place votes), Record, Last week’s ranking
1. Texas Tech, 167 (6), 38-2, 2
2. Alabama, 160 (4), 35-3, 5
3. Oklahoma, 157 (1), 38-3, 3
4. Nebraska, 143, 30-6, 4
5. Texas, 141, 32-4, 1
6. Arkansas, 115, 32-5, 6
7. Florida State, 102, 35-4, 8
8. Florida, 99, 36-5, 7
9. UCLA, 92, 33-5, 10
10. Tennessee, 94, 32-6, 9
11. Arizona, 62, 29-8, 11
12. Virginia Tech, 50, 33-5, 13
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13. Texas A&M, 33, 26-12, 15
14. Georgia, 32, 28-10, 12
15. Duke, 30, 28-11, RV
16. Mississippi State, 17, 33-9, 16
Others receiving votes: Oregon, 6, 29-9, RV; Ole Miss, 3, 25-15, RV; LSU, 1, 25-13, NR; Washington, 1, 31-9, RV
Voters: Jenni Carlson, The Oklahoman; Nathan Giese, Lubbock (Texas) Avalanche-Journal; Cora Hall, Knoxville (Tenn.) News Sentinel; Eric Lopez, In The Circle; Justin McLeod, D1Softball.com; Joe Mussatto, The Oklahoman; Noah Ram, Gainesville (Fla.) Sun; Colton Sulley, The Oklahoman; Brady Vernon, Softball America; Kirk Walker, Oklahoma City Spark general manager; Scott Wright, The Oklahoman.
This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Super 16 college softball rankings: Is Texas Tech, OU or Alabama No. 1?
