Pair of Oklahoma Sooners named finalists for NFCA Freshman of the Year
Oklahoma Sooners duo named top 3 finalists for NFCA National Freshman of the Year award.
The Oklahoma Sooners , one of the best lineups in college softball, prepare for a Super Regional matchup with the Mississippi State Bulldogs and look to secure OU's 10th consecutive appearance in the Women's College World Series. Part of what has made the lineup so good in 2026 are a pair of freshmen who have risen to the occassion in year one with the Sooners. Kai Minor and Kendall Wells have had fantastic seasons, helping Oklahoma average more than 10 runs per game in 2026.
The two freshmen phenoms were named top three finalists for the NFCA Freshman of the Year award . Minor leads the Sooners with a . 446 batting average.
She also has 11 home runs, 17 doubles, six triples, 45 RBIs, and 17 stolen bases. She's become Oklahoma's lead-off hitter and has been on a tear of late. In her last eight games, Minor is hitting .
451 with five home runs, six doubles, a triple, and 13 runs scored. Wells has had a historic season, setting the Oklahoma, SEC, and freshman single-season home run records. With 37 on the season, she's tied for the second-most home runs in a season.