Oklahoma vs. Tennessee softball final score, results: Ella Parker hits dramatic walk-off HR to lift Sooners past Vols

The second game of the Women's College World Series did not disappoint, with the four-time defending champions showing a flair for the dramatic.

Ella Parker smacked a walk-off three-run home run in the bottom of the seventh to lift Oklahoma to a 4-3 win over SEC rival Tennessee. The Sooners completely stunned the Volunteers and their ace pitcher, Karlyn Pickens, who was dominant for most of the contest before surrendering the game-altering blast.

Oklahoma has boasted one of the most prolific lineups in the country all season long, averaging nearly eight runs per game, and it found its offense at the perfect time. With runners on the corners and two outs, Parker belted a fastball over the wall in center field and rounded the bases in ecstasy. 

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The Sooners are looking to continue a historic run of dominance in NCAA softball as they try to win their fifth consecutive national championship. Head coach Patty Gasso has led the squad to six of the past eight national titles, and they're off to the perfect start in Oklahoma City this year. 

The Sporting News tracked the live score, updates, and highlights from Oklahoma vs. Tennessee at the 2025 Women's College World Series.

Oklahoma vs. Tennessee final score

Oklahoma vs. Tennessee live updates, highlights from Women's College World Series

All times ET.

Final: Oklahoma 4, Tennessee 3

5:30 p.m. — Parker hits a walk-off three-run home run! An unbelievable finish in Game 2 on Thursday from Oklahoma City.

ELLA PARKER WALKS IT OFF ‼️#WCWS x 🎥 ESPN / @OU_Softball pic.twitter.com/Z9RZ8t1bxI

— NCAA Softball (@NCAASoftball) May 29, 2025

5:29 p.m. — Kasidi Pickering singles against Pickens with two outs. The Sooners have Ella Parker coming to the plate as the winning run.

5:19 p.m. — Nugent grounds into an inning-ending double play. Landry and Oklahoma escape and head to the last of the seventh needing a rally. 

5:17 p.m. — After Dodge walks, the Volunteers have loaded the bases with one out. Sophia Nugent steps to the plate trying to break the game open.

5:09 p.m. — Landry is back on the mound in the top of the seventh. She gave up a leadoff single to Saviya Morgan, and Leach is now fouling off some tough pitches.

Sixth Inning: Tennessee 3, Oklahoma 1

5:05 p.m. — Pickens give up just an infield single in the bottom of the sixth. The Sooners still trail by two heading into the seventh.

4:55 p.m. — Landry gets Emma Clarke to ground into a fielder's choice to end the top of the sixth. At 115 pitches, the Oklahoma hurler is likely done for the day.

Fifth Inning: Tennessee 3, Oklahoma 1

4:32 p.m. — Oklahoma center fielder Hannah Coor doubles off Pannell at first base after catching a line drive hit by Dodge. The Sooners trail 3-1 heading to the bottom of the fifth.

What a double play 😮‍💨#WCWS x 🎥 ESPN / @OU_Softball pic.twitter.com/iQRvTxTA2o

— NCAA Softball (@NCAASoftball) May 29, 2025

Third Inning: Tennessee 3, Oklahoma 1

3:56 p.m. —The Sooners go 1-2-3 in the bottom of the third. Pickens is starting to find her groove.

3:47 p.m. — In a wild sequence, Pickering drops a line drive off the bat of McKenna Gibson in left field. Ella Dodge races around the bases and scores from first, sliding headfirst past the catcher.

Slidin' on home 🏠#WCWS x 🎥 ESPN / @Vol_Softball pic.twitter.com/YlBDaeuIKF

— NCAA Softball (@NCAASoftball) May 29, 2025

Second Inning: Tennessee 2, Oklahoma 1

3:39 p.m. — Pickens blows a fastball past Isabela Emering to end the bottom of the second.

3:30 p.m. — Landry escapes a jam, stranding runners on second and third.

3:26 p.m — Laura Mealer gets caught in a run down between third and home and is tagged out trying to extend the Tennessee lead.

First Inning: Tennessee 2, Oklahoma 1

3:12. p.m. — The first two hitters have had Pickens timed up. Ella Parker smacks a line drive home run over the right field wall to get the Sooners on the board.

There goes @ellaparkerrr_ 💥#WCWS x 🎥 ESPN / @OU_Softball pic.twitter.com/ygSxpVPoEs

— NCAA Softball (@NCAASoftball) May 29, 2025

3:10 p.m. — Pickens is on the mound for Tennessee. Kasidi Pickering rips a line drive to right to lead off the game, but it's caught by Leach.

3:01 p.m. — Sophia Nugent hits a sac-fly to right field to make it 2-0 Vols. The four-time defending national champions are in an early hole.

2:57 p.m. — The Volunteers have come out swinging. A double by Taylor Pannell moves Leach to third, and a passed ball brings her home. Just like that, it's 1-0 Tennessee.

.@leach_gabby put the wheels on to put the Lady Vols on the board 💨#WCWS x 🎥 ESPN / @Vol_Softball pic.twitter.com/kErViRYqNP

— NCAA Softball (@NCAASoftball) May 29, 2025

2:55 p.m. — Gabby Leach rips a base hit over the shortstop's head for Tennessee, and we are underway in Game 2 from the Women's College World Series.

Pregame

2:50 p.m. — This game is about to start. Karlyn Pickens (Tennessee) vs. Sam Landry (Oklahoma) is the pitching matchup.

It's almost time.

Tennessee vs. Oklahoma in the WCWS. Karlyn Pickens vs. Sam Landry. Let's have some fun 🤠 pic.twitter.com/00C7O0ULSW

— Cora Hall (@corahalll) May 29, 2025

2:30 p.m. — The Sooners and the Volunteers are out on the field warming up now. Game 2 of the opening day of the Women's College World Series will get underway shortly.

2:25 p.m. — Today's matchup will be a strength-on-strength battle. Oklahoma's lineup has power like few other teams in the country and is second in the NCAA with a .645 slugging percentage. Tennessee will start flamethrower Karlyn Pickens, who is second in the nation with a 1.00 ERA.

2:20 p.m. — The first game of the day between Florida and Texas just concluded, with the Longhorns winning 3-0. Four-time defending national champion Oklahoma will play Texas next if they win today, Florida if they lose.

Texas beats Florida 3-0 in the Women’s College World Series opener.

Oklahoma will play the Longhorns if they beat Tennessee, Gators if they lose.

Sooners vs. Vols coming up next. pic.twitter.com/F1gYON6u2F

— Carson Field (@CarsonDField) May 29, 2025

How to watch Oklahoma vs. Tennessee softball

• Start time: 2:30 ET
• TV channel: ESPN
• Live stream: ESPN+, Fubo

Thursday's College World Series matchup between Oklahoma and Tennesse will begin at noon ET from Oklahoma City, Okla. 

The game will be broadcast on ESPN. Cord-cutters can stream the game live on ESPN+ or Fubo, which offers a free trial.

Women's College World Series schedule 2025

Thu., May 29

Fri., May 30

Sat., May 31

Sun., June 1

Mon., June 2

Wed., June 4

Thu., June 5

Fri., June 6