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OU softball's Kendall Wells named 2026 national freshman of the year by NFCA

Oklahoma’s Kendall Wells was named 2026 national freshman of the year by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association on Tuesday.

Oklahoma’s Kendall Wells Wins National Award – The Franchise

The catcher set an NCAA freshman record with 39 home runs. Ryan Aber | NORMAN — Oklahoma catcher Kendall Wells was named the winner of National Fastpitch Coaches Association Freshman of the Year on Tuesday. Wells beat out teammate Kai Minor and Nebraska’s Alexis Jensen for the award. Minor and Jensen were the other finalists for the award. Click here to

Wells Named NFCA Freshman of the Year

NORMAN — Oklahoma Softball freshman catcher Kendall Wells was named National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Freshman of the Year as announced at the 2026 Women's College World Series banquet Tuesday, May 26 at the Oklahoma City Science Museum.

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Following a record-breaking rookie season, University of Oklahoma’s Kendall Wells was voted the 2026 NFCA Division I Freshman of the Year, the Association revealed on Tuesday evening at the 2026 NCAA Women’s College World Series banquet in Oklahoma City.