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Freshman catcher Kendall Wells during the game against Auburn on March 14, 2026.

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Freshman catcher Kendall Wells continued her historic season Tuesday, launching her 27th home run of the year in OU’s win over Wichita State to set a new Southeastern Conference single-season record.

Wells, who reached the mark in just 37 games, surpassed former Arkansas Razorback Bri Ellis, who hit 26 home runs during the 2025 season.

Wells is now three home runs shy of tying the NCAA all-time freshman home run record and four away from having the record to herself. 

The freshman will have plenty of opportunities to achieve the feat, with OU still having 17 games remaining in its regular season. The countdown will continue this weekend as OU hosts Kentucky for a three-game series, beginning at 6:30 p.m Thursday at Love’s Field on SECN+.

This story was edited by Joshua McDaniel.

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