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What makes Goode so good? Freshman Leighann Goode’s impressive addition to Texas softball

What makes Goode so good? Freshman Leighann Goode’s impressive addition to Texas softball

Katie Borchetta, General Sports Reporter March 30, 2023

Freshman shortstop and second baseman Leighann Goode has had a strong start to the season, and along with other transfers and freshmen, has helped lead Texas softball to its impressive 30–5–1 record. “We...

Texas softball sweeps Longhorn Invitational with a final win against Louisiana

Texas softball sweeps Longhorn Invitational with a final win against Louisiana

Katie Borchetta, General Sports Reporter March 5, 2023

No. 9 Texas closed out the Longhorn Invitational with a win against No. 24 Louisiana, 8–3. This victory gave an undefeated 5–0 record for Texas in their home weekend tournament. “We’re dangerous,...

No. 9/11 Texas defeats North Texas behind Leighann Goode’s 2-run home run, 4-2

No. 9/11 Texas defeats North Texas behind Leighann Goode’s 2-run home run, 4-2

Tori Garcia, General Sports Reporter March 1, 2023

No. 9/11 softball defeated North Texas 4-2 on Wednesday at Red & Charline McCombs Field with a change of momentum in the third inning that caused the Longhorns to grasp the win. Before Wednesday’s...

New season, familiar faces: A look at Texas softball’s toughest opponents in 2023

New season, familiar faces: A look at Texas softball’s toughest opponents in 2023

Moctezuma Perez, General Sports Reporter February 28, 2023

With Texas softball starting their 2023 campaign this month, the Longhorns seem poised to carry all the momentum they garnered from their run in the Women’s College World Series Championship Series....

Hailey Dolcini continues to contribute to Texas softball as a grad assistant

Hailey Dolcini continues to contribute to Texas softball as a grad assistant

Joseph Mireles, General Sports Reporter February 27, 2023

Hailey Dolcini made an instant impact on the softball team during her short time as a Longhorn.  In 2022, Dolcini transferred to Texas from Fresno State as a graduate student and quickly emerged as...

Viviana Martinez’s dominant performance leads No. 9/13 Texas to 8-2 victory over No. 10/12 Virginia Tech

Viviana Martinez’s dominant performance leads No. 9/13 Texas to 8-2 victory over No. 10/12 Virginia Tech

Tori Garcia, General Sports Reporter February 25, 2023

No. 9/13 Texas softball overcame No. 10/12 Virginia Tech with an 8-2 win on Saturday at Red & Charline McCombs Field with authoritative play by freshman shortstop and second baseman Viviana Martinez....

Texas softball loses to Virginia Tech in extras to start Lone Star State Invitational, 6-5

Texas softball loses to Virginia Tech in extras to start Lone Star State Invitational, 6-5

Katie Borchetta, General Sports Reporter February 24, 2023

No. 9/13 Texas softball started out another home weekend with an unanticipated loss to No. 10/12 Virginia Tech in the Lone Star State invitational in extra innings.  “Well, I thought we came out...

Longhorns shutout UIW to close out the Texas Classic

Longhorns shutout UIW to close out the Texas Classic

Katie Borchetta, General Sports Reporter February 19, 2023

No. 9/13 Texas softball put a close on its Texas Classic weekend at home with an 8–0 win over University of the Incarnate Word. The Longhorns started out with a promising lead when sophomore Mia Scott,...

No. 13 softball remains undefeated in Texas Classic, Leighann Goode makes Texas softball history

No. 13 softball remains undefeated in Texas Classic, Leighann Goode makes Texas softball history

Tori Garcia, General Sports Reporter February 19, 2023

On the second day of the Texas Classic, the No. 13 Longhorns remained undefeated in the tournament and overcame both Omaha and Loyola Chicago for the second time in two days on Saturday at Red & Charline...

Longhorns kick off Texas Classic with back-to-back wins

Longhorns kick off Texas Classic with back-to-back wins

Katie Borchetta, General Sports Reporter February 18, 2023

No. 9 Texas softball dominated in their first day of their weekend in Austin for the Texas Classic, outscoring Loyola Chicago and Omaha 11-4 and 7-6, respectively. Junior Alyssa Washington said that...

Softball’s Mia Scott is set for another big season

Softball’s Mia Scott is set for another big season

Katie Borchetta, General Sports Reporter February 16, 2023

After playing a key role in Texas’ improbable Women’s College World Series run in 2022, sophomore third baseman phenom Mia Scott is currently on USA Softball’s top 50 watch list for National Collegiate...

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

No. 13 softball topples Lamar 8-2 in home opener

Tori Garcia, General Sports Reporter February 15, 2023

No. 13 Texas softball defeated Lamar 8-2 in its home opener on Wednesday with solid performances from its freshman newcomers. The Longhorns advanced their all-time winning record against Lamar to 6–1...

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