Just when Arkansas thought they had a beat on Oklahoma, the Sooners were able to respond. OU got a pair of four-RBI games from Nelly McEnroe-Marinas and Gabbie Garcia to overcome the Razorbacks’ efforts to avoid a sweep.

Sydney Barker drew a two-out, pinch-hit walk with the bases loaded in the sixth to break a tie and help lift OU softball to a 6-4 win over Arkansas in Saturday’s second game.

For the first month of the season, all South Carolina had proved was that it could beat less-talented teams. That notion was dispelled in its opening SEC series — while also not leading to a series win.