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Softball

Freshman Pitcher Teagan Kavan smiles and holds her horns up as her name is called prior to the game against NSU on March 1, 2024.

No. 2/2 Texas softball pitching struggles in 0-5 loss against No. 8/10 Oklahoma State

Lauren Hightower, General Sports Reporter March 29, 2024

Home runs have worked in No. 2/2 Texas softball’s favor this season, but in a 0-5 loss against No. 8/10 Oklahoma State Thursday night, home runs left Texas playing catch-up. Before the Longhorn’s...

Senior outfielder Bella Dayton drops her bat as she runs towards first base on March 1. Dayton had 1 hit and 1 run to contribute to the Longhorns 10-2 victory over Northwestern State.

Bella Dayton’s claim to Texas softball

Zach Davis, General Sports Reporter March 28, 2024

You can’t miss the tattoo on Bella Dayton’s left arm.  It covers the entirety of the inside of her left bicep. The black letters with green trim are written in cursive Italian to honor her family...

Freshman pitcher Teagan Kavan smiles after the Longhorns won against Northwestern State University on March 1, 2024.

Kavan calms the storm, helps No. 3/2 Texas sweep UCF

Zach Davis, General News Reporter March 25, 2024

No. 3/2 Texas brought out the brooms as they swept their second Big 12 series in a row with a 3-1 win against UCF in Orlando, Florida.  But sweeping is never an easy chore, and Texas had to work hard...

Freshman pitcher Teagan Kavan smiles after the Longhorns won against Northwestern State University on March 1, 2024.

No. 3/2 Texas softball battles in a 4-2 win against UCF

Lauren Hightower, Lauren Hightower March 24, 2024

Despite fans cheering “U-C-F” loudly in the background, No. 3/2 Texas softball held on to a close game, winning 4-2 in the second game of its three game series against the University of Central Florida. The...

Right-handed pitcher Teagan Kaven pitches the ball to a batter during Texas game against the University of Louisiana on Feb. 23, 2024. The game was the Longhorns first in the Long Star State Invitational tournament this weekend.

Kavan dominates as No. 3/2 Texas softball defeats UCF 5-0 on the road

Zach Davis, General News Reporter March 23, 2024

Small ball and clean pitching can lead to big results, and for No. 3/2 Texas, it led to a series-opening win against Big 12 opponent UCF in Orlando, Florida. In a 5-0 shutout, freshman pitcher Teagan...

No. 3/2 Texas softball dominates in 10-0 win against No. 17/18 Florida State

No. 3/2 Texas softball dominates in 10-0 win against No. 17/18 Florida State

Lauren Hightower, General Sports Reporter March 21, 2024

On the road to play an unranked UCF in a three-game series this weekend, No. 3/2 Texas softball stopped to pick up a 10-0 win against No. 17/18 Florida State.  “This is great momentum,” junior...

Right-handed pitcher Teagan Kaven pitches the ball to a batter during Texas game against the University of Louisiana on Feb. 23, 2024. The game was the Longhorns first in the Long Star State Invitational tournament this weekend.

No. 2/1 Texas Softball strikes back with a 9-2 victory over Houston

Zach Davis, General Sports Reporter March 10, 2024

Longhorn softball wasn’t playing around after giving up a season-high 12 runs in a loss to Houston the day before.  Senior second baseman Alyssa Washington had an afternoon, homering twice in a 9-2...

Left-handed pitcher Estelle Czech pitches the ball during the game against Stanford on Feb. 24, 2024.

No. 2/1 Texas softball falls to Houston 10-12 in Big 12 opener

Zach Davis, General Sports Reporter March 9, 2024

The Houston Cougars weren't messing around in their debut home Big 12 game. Especially against the newly awarded number-one team in the country.  Coming into the game, Texas head coach Mike White was...

Senior outfielder Bella Dayton drops her bat as she runs towards first base on Friday. Dayton had 1 hit and 1 run to contribute to the Longhorns 10-2 victory over Northwestern State.

Getting a blue ribbon: Bella Dayton acknowledged in No. 2/1 Texas softball 8-1 win against UTA

Lauren Hightower, General Sports Reporter March 7, 2024

Blue bow tied in her hair, senior outfielder Bella Dayton took the field for her last game before conference play starts. Cheering her on alongside the rest of her family was a “cute little guy in...

Infielder Alyssa Washington high fives outfielder Kayden Henry after she scored a run during Texas game against Penn State on Monday.

No. 2 Texas Softball concludes sweep of Longhorn Invitational with 7-1 win over RV/NA Penn State

Zach Davis, General Sports Reporter March 5, 2024

With just one out gone in the game, it was clear that Penn State was coming into Red & Charline McCombs Field to burn it down.  Texas freshman pitcher Teagan Kavan, who has been scoreless in the...

Sophomore pitcher Citlaly Gutierrez prepares to pitch on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Gutierrez had a season high of seven strikeouts during this game against Hofstra.

No. 2 Texas softball sweeps Hofstra in Longhorn Invitational weekend games

Lauren Hightower, General Sports Reporter March 4, 2024

In the two games played against Hofstra, No. 2 Texas softball scored a total of 17 runs, bringing their season record up to 17-1. The first game started out with a bang: first up to bat, freshman outfielder...

Sophomore Leighann Goode prepares to hit the ball during a game against Tarleton State on Friday. The Longhorns beat the Texans 17-0.

No. 2 Texas softball dominates in 17-0 win against Tarleton State

Lauren Hightower, General Sports Reporter March 1, 2024

After a five-inning win against Northwestern State 30 minutes prior, No. 2 Texas softball dominated against Tarleton State in a 17-0 win, bringing their season record up to 16-1.  The Longhorns scored...

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