Patty Gasso Gives Update on Oklahoma C Kendall Wells
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- Oklahoma freshman Kendall Wells was hit in the head during a game against Mississippi State but returned to play after medical evaluation, though she felt woozy later and will continue to be monitored.
- Wells finished the season with a historic performance, setting NCAA freshman, Oklahoma single-season, and SEC single-season home run records with 39 home runs.
- She also posted a .358 batting average, led the team with a 1.508 OPS, and recorded 88 RBIs during her freshman campaign.
- Oklahoma is now preparing for the upcoming transfer portal period, which opens June 8 and closes June 22, allowing players to declare and explore transfer options.
- Players entering the transfer portal are not required to commit to a new school by the deadline, with decisions potentially extending into the summer.