The No. 3 Oklahoma Sooners softball team continues to make waves in their inaugural Southeastern Conference (SEC) season, with senior pitcher Sam Landry and sophomore utility player Ella Parker earning prestigious SEC weekly honors on February 17, 2025. Landry was named SEC Co-Pitcher of the Week, while Parker secured her second consecutive SEC Co-Player of the Week award for their standout performances at the Getterman Classic in Waco, Texas. The Sooners went 4-0, defeating Hofstra and No. 23/24 Baylor twice each in run-rule victories, improving to 10-0 for the fourth time in five years. These accolades mark Oklahoma’s continued dominance as they transition from the Big 12 to the SEC.
Sam Landry, a transfer from Louisiana, delivered a historic performance, throwing a five-inning perfect game in an 8-0 win over Baylor, striking out eight batters with just 61 pitches, 42 of them strikes. She also retired the only batter she faced in a 9-1 victory against the Bears, finishing the weekend with 5.1 perfect innings. Landry’s 2-0 record, 1.72 ERA, and 31 strikeouts in 20.1 innings this season, with only two walks, highlight her emergence as a cornerstone of OU’s pitching staff. Her perfect game, the 23rd in program history and second of 2025, earned her the first SEC Pitcher of the Week honor for an Oklahoma player, building on her seven Sun Belt Pitcher of the Week awards.[](https://soonersports.com/news/2025/2/17/parker-landry-earn-sec-softball-weekly-honors)[](https://heartland-sports.com/2025/02/17/oklahoma-softball-ella-parkers-hot-bat-sam-landrys-perfect-game-power-sooners-to-sec-awards/)
Ella Parker, a Los Angeles native, was nearly unstoppable at the plate, hitting .750 (9-for-12) with nine runs, six RBIs, two doubles, and two home runs, including a two-homer game in an 8-0 rout of Hofstra. Leading the SEC with a .647 batting average, 22 hits, and seven doubles, Parker has hit safely in all 10 games and scored in nine, maintaining a 10-game hitting streak. Her versatility, starting in both corner outfield positions and as designated player, paired with flawless defense, has solidified her as a key offensive force. Parker’s second straight SEC Player of the Week honor, shared with Arkansas’ Bri Ellis, marks her as the first OU player to achieve this feat in the SEC.[](https://soonersports.com/news/2025/2/17/parker-landry-earn-sec-softball-weekly-honors)[](https://stormininnorman.com/pair-of-sooner-softball-players-earn-sec-weekly-honors)
Under head coach Patty Gasso, the Sooners’ early SEC success underscores their championship pedigree, even after losing 10 seniors from their 2024 national title team. Landry and Parker’s performances, alongside emerging talents like freshman Gabbie Garcia, signal Oklahoma’s intent to compete for a fifth consecutive Women’s College World Series title. As the team prepares for their home opener at Love’s Field, weather permitting, the duo’s accolades highlight the depth and talent driving OU’s undefeated start. With Landry’s precision in the circle and Parker’s relentless bat, the Sooners are poised to continue their historic run in their new conference.[](https://www.on3.com/teams/oklahoma-sooners/news/ella-parker-sam-landry-add-to-sec-honors-for-ou-softball/)[](https://heartland-sports.com/2025/03/18/oklahoma-sooners-softball-continues-sec-dominance-with-weekly-honors/)
