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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Softball

Sophomore catcher Reese Atwood is surrounded by her teammates being celebrated after hitting a home run on Wednesday. Atwood finished the game against Houston Christian University with 3 hits and 1 run to contribute to the Longhorns 14-1 win.

Home Run Heroes: Truist program gives $100 to Developing Neighborhood Athletes fund for each Texas softball home run

Lauren Hightower, General Sports Reporter April 24, 2024

Home runs can not only make an impact on the outcome of a softball game, but also on the community.  With every home run hit during Texas softball’s season, Truist Bank donates $100 to the Developing...

Senior Estelle Czech pitches during Texas game against Houston Christian on Feb. 21, 2024.

Longhorn lefty keeps dueling for No. 1 Texas

Joseph Mireles, General Sports Reporter April 22, 2024

Fire, intensity and passion are all characteristics of how Texas softball senior pitcher Estelle Czech plays the game of softball. When Czech is in the circle, it is certainly a sight to see, zeroing in...

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.

Texas completes third consecutive sweep as they shut out Kansas 7-0

Zach Davis, General Sports Reporter April 22, 2024

No. 1 Texas brought out its brooms as they completed the sweep against Kansas, shutting out the Jayhawks 7-0 in the final game of the series.  It was just the third time that Kansas has been shut out...

Infielder Joely Mitchell runs to home base to score a point for the Longhorns during Texas game against Texas State on April 10.

Texas softball takes game one against Kansas to continue hot streak

Zach Davis, General Sports Reporter April 20, 2024

It looked like No. 1 Texas softball was on the brink of derailment. In one week, Texas had lost three games to the state just north of the border. From March 28 - April 5, the Longhorns doubled their...

Sophomore first baseman Reese Atwood hits the ball during Texas game against Northwestern State on March 1, 2024.

‘The Golden Retriever’ Reese Atwood shines as Texas sweeps Baylor

Zachary Davis, General Sports Reporter April 15, 2024

When describing a golden retriever, most refer to the dog as joyful, outgoing, trustworthy and easy to please.  But for No. 1 Texas softball head coach Mike White, he refers to sophomore slugger Reese...

Sophomore Viviana Martinez and freshman Kayden Henry reach for ball during game against Oklahoma on Friday.

No. 2/1 Texas softball beats No. RV/24 Baylor in alumni game

Lauren Hightower, General Sports Reporter April 13, 2024

With 47 Texas softball alumni in the stands, No. 2/1 Texas softball defeated No. RV/24 Baylor 9-6 after battling back and forth for runs.  Before the game started, former catcher Jacqueline Williams,...

Infielder Joely Mitchell runs to home base to score a point for the Longhorns during Texas game against Texas State on April 10.

Texas softball defeats Texas State in intense mid-week game

Zach Davis, General Sports Reporter April 10, 2024

It was windy, cold and quiet. In a packed Red and Charline McCombs Field, you could hear a pin drop.   No. 25/22 Texas State, fresh off of their 35-minute bus drive, loaded the bases in the top of...

Sophomore Viviana Martinez and freshman Kayden Henry reach for ball during game against Oklahoma on Friday.

No. 4/5 Texas softball breaks No. 1 Oklahoma winning streak with series win

Lauren Hightower, General Sports Reporter April 8, 2024

No. 4/5 Texas broke No. 1 Oklahoma’s series winning streak ‘sooner’ than they might have expected.  Since 2011, the Sooners had not lost a series. But after a 2-1 defensive battle similar to...

Sophomore Viviana Martinez and freshman Kayden Henry reach for ball during game against Oklahoma on Friday.

No. 4/5 Texas defeats Oklahoma 2-1, ties series 1-1

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter April 7, 2024

Chants of “Texas Fight” fought those of “Boomer Sooner” as No. 4/5 Texas defeated No. 1 Oklahoma 2-1 at a sold out Red & Charline McCombs Field to even the series. The Texas crowd erupted...

Junior pitcher Mac Morgan prepares to throw the ball against Northwestern State on March 1, 2024.

No. 4/5 Texas softball learns from 5-2 loss to No. 1 Oklahoma

Lauren Hightower, General Sports Reporter April 6, 2024

The wind may have changed the direction of the ball in the air on Friday night, but the wind didn’t blow hard enough to knock down No. 1 Oklahoma softball from their high ranking. In a seven inning...

Junior pitcher Mac Morgan prepares to throw the ball against Northwestern State on March 1, 2024.

Burning with fire, No. 4/5 Texas looks to claim its waters on the Red River

Zach Davis, General Sports Reporter April 5, 2024

Two years ago, Texas and Oklahoma faced off on college softball’s biggest stage. It was the national championship.  With arguably the biggest rivalry in the softball realm, it was the biggest stage...

No. 2 Texas shut out in Stillwater, but stay positive for No. 1 Oklahoma

No. 2 Texas shut out in Stillwater, but stay positive for No. 1 Oklahoma

Zach Davis, General Sports Reporter March 30, 2024

No. 2 Texas softball concluded their series with No. 8/10 Oklahoma State with a 3-0 loss in Stillwater, Oklahoma. “They play really well at home,” head coach Mike White said. “They’re tough...

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