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Former Longhorn second basemen Janae Jefferson returns to Austin for pro softball journey

Former Longhorn second basemen Janae Jefferson returns to Austin for pro softball journey

Tori Garcia, General Sports Reporter July 23, 2023

Janae Jefferson, former Texas second baseman, had only left the Forty Acres for a year before deciding to return back to Austin, the place where she made a name for herself with the Texas softball program....

Texas softball season comes to an end after devastating loss to Tennessee

Texas softball season comes to an end after devastating loss to Tennessee

Katie Borchetta, General Sports Reporter May 28, 2023

After reaching the championship match of the Women's College World Series last year, Texas fell short of that goal this season by ending the NCAA Super Regionals in a 2–0 series loss to Tennessee. “It's...

No. 8 Texas softball falls short to No. 4 Tennessee, loses first game of Knoxville Super Regional

No. 8 Texas softball falls short to No. 4 Tennessee, loses first game of Knoxville Super Regional

Tori Garcia, General Sports Reporter May 27, 2023

The No. 8 Texas Longhorns approached the first game of the Knoxville Super Regional matchup on Friday against Tennessee hopeful and feeling prepared, but the reality of the outcome proved otherwise. Before...

Texas softball dominates Texas A&M for second time in NCAA Regionals

Texas softball dominates Texas A&M for second time in NCAA Regionals

Katie Borchetta, General Sports Reporter May 23, 2023

After a close matchup against Texas A&M the day before, Texas softball prevailed once more against the Aggies in a 10-5 lead in Austin on Sunday. Texas started off strong with four runs scored in...

Freshman right-handed Citlaly Gutierrez throws a pitch at home opener against Lamar University on Feb. 15, 2023.

Texas softball finishes off NCAA Regionals with a close win against Texas A&M

Katie Borchetta, General Sports Reporter May 20, 2023

After taking down Seton Hall in a five-inning shutout at home on Friday, Texas softball conquered second-seed Texas A&M in the second round of the NCAA Regionals, with a 2-1 score in Austin. Both...

Texas softball drops Big 12 championship after loss to Oklahoma

Texas softball drops Big 12 championship after loss to Oklahoma

Katie Borchetta, General Sports Reporter May 17, 2023

No. 7 Texas softball fell to No. 1 Oklahoma in the final round of the Phillips 66 Big 12 Softball Championship in a 6-1 upset this weekend, allowing the Sooners to continue their 43-game winning streak. Oklahoma...

No. 7 Texas softball advances to Big 12 Softball Championship finals

No. 7 Texas softball advances to Big 12 Softball Championship finals

Tori Garcia, General Sports Reporter May 17, 2023

No. 7 Texas snatched a 9-1 five-inning game win over Kansas to advance to the Big 12 Softball Championship finals in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Longhorns displayed a team-effort win with every player...

Freshman right-handed Citlaly Gutierrez throws a pitch at home opener against Lamar University on Feb. 15, 2023.

Texas softball overcomes Texas Tech in close 8-inning matchup, advances in Big 12 Championship tournament

Katie Borchetta, General Sports Reporter May 11, 2023

No. 2-seeded Texas softball mounted an impressive comeback win against No. 7-seeded Texas Tech in Oklahoma City in the first round of the Phillips 66 Big 12 Softball Championship. Earlier this season,...

No. 5/5 Texas softball suffers three game win drought to No. 20/21 Baylor

No. 5/5 Texas softball suffers three game win drought to No. 20/21 Baylor

Katie Borchetta and Tori Garcia May 7, 2023

After a tough 1-9 loss in only five innings on Friday night, Texas continued to face defeat in the last two games of the series. “Right now, it’s just a bit of a struggle for us,” Texas head coach...

No. 20/21 Baylor demolishes No. 5/5 Texas softball on senior night

No. 20/21 Baylor demolishes No. 5/5 Texas softball on senior night

Tori Garcia, General Sports Reporter May 7, 2023

The final out to close No. 20/21 Baylor’s 9-1 defeat over the No. 5/5 Longhorns resulted in bittersweet emotions. Both the Texas athletes and fans were emotional at the Longhorns’ senior night that...

Texas softball takes win over Sam Houston after a week off

Texas softball takes win over Sam Houston after a week off

Katie Borchetta, Senior Sports Reporter May 5, 2023

After last week's midweek matchup against UTSA was canceled due to severe weather, Texas softball dominated against Sam Houston, winning 12-2 in only five innings.  “It feels good, I missed it,”...

No. 7 Texas softball sweeps No. 3 OSU in three-game series, Reese Atwood saves Texas with two game-winning hits

No. 7 Texas softball sweeps No. 3 OSU in three-game series, Reese Atwood saves Texas with two game-winning hits

Katie Borchetta and Tori Garcia April 22, 2023

Freshman catcher and first baseman Reese Atwood displayed a dominant performance against No. 3 Oklahoma State with two walk-off runs over the weekend that ultimately allowed Texas to defeat the Cowgirls...

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