The highly anticipated Big 12 softball showdown between No. 2 Oklahoma and No. 4 Texas has been put on hold. With the Sooners leading 2-0 after three innings, a weather delay has paused the action at Red & Charline McCombs Field in Austin.

The Sooners struck early, with Ella Parker launching a two-run homer in the first inning to give her team the lead. However, Texas ace Teagan Kavan has shown resilience, racking up seven strikeouts through three innings despite the early deficit.

As the skies darkened and the wind picked up, officials called for the delay, leaving fans waiting to see if the Sooners can hold their lead or if the Longhorns will mount a comeback when play resumes. This pivotal first game of a three-game series is a crucial battle for conference supremacy, and the pause only heightens the tension.