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Softball

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...

Junior pitcher Mac Morgan prepares to pitch the ball on Friday, March 1, 2024. Morgan hit a season low for walks, allowing 0 during the game against Northwestern State.

No. 2 Texas Softball wins 10-2, handles Northwestern State in Longhorn Invitational

Zach Davis, General Sports Reporter March 1, 2024

No. 2 Texas Softball continued their hot start on Friday, March 1, with a mercy win after five innings against Northwestern State.  Texas has seen success both in the batter's box and on the mound...

Sophomore catcher Reese Atwood swings and hits the ball on Feb. 21, 2024. At this matchup against Houston Christian University, Atwood hit a home run to lead the Longhorns to a 14-1 victory.

Cool under pressure: Texas softball’s Reese Atwood wins Big 12 and NFCA accolades

Lauren Hightower, General Sports Reporter March 1, 2024

Pressure turns sophomore catcher Reese Atwood into a home run hotshot. In an impressive performance at the Lone Star State Invitational, the six-foot catcher from Sandia, Texas looked unfazed at the...

Teagan Kavan goes full as No. 2 Texas escapes RV/NA Texas State, winning 1-0

Teagan Kavan goes full as No. 2 Texas escapes RV/NA Texas State, winning 1-0

Zachary Davis, General Sports Reporter February 29, 2024

Freshman pitcher Teagan Kavan is having herself a debut season.  In 32.2 innings pitched so far, Kavan has given up a total of six runs, has a team-high 35 strikeouts, and is posting an ERA of 1.29....

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

No. 13/12 Stanford takes down No. 2 Texas, ending its undefeated season

Zach Davis, General Sports Reporter February 25, 2024

The first was filled with action as both teams put runs on the board. In the top of the inning, Stanford’s sophomore shortstop River Mahler hit a deep pop fly to freshman left fielder Kayden Henry, who...

Catcher Reese Atwood prepares to catch a strike during Texas game against Louisiana on Feb. 23, 2024.

Reese Atwood gets first career grand slam in No. 2/2 Texas softball 9-0 win against Colorado State

Lauren Hightower, General Sports Reporter February 24, 2024

In their second matchup, No. 2/2 Texas softball swept Colorado State 9-0, ending the game at the top of the fifth inning after sophomore designated player Reese Atwood’s first career grand slam. The...

The Texas Softball team waits for sophomore Reese Atwood at home plate after she hit a home run on Feb. 23, 2024. Atwood had 2 hits and 2 runs at this game against Colorado State to contribute to the Longhorns 7-0 win in the Lone Star State Invitational.

No. 2/2 Texas shuts out Colorado State 7-0

Lauren Hightower, General Sports Reporter February 24, 2024

After winning against the University of Louisiana at Lafayette earlier in the evening 5-0, No. 2/2 Texas softball continued their winning streak with a shutout win over Colorado State, 7-0.  “We...

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