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Softball

Pitcher Sophia Simpson throws the first pitch of the inning. Texas played McNeese State at Red & Charline McCombs Field on February 16, 2022.

Texas softball shows fight, but can’t get over hump in Crimson Classic in 2–2 split

Nick Hargroue, Sports Reporter March 6, 2022
Despite losing two winnable games against the No. 2 team in the country, the Longhorns showed resilience over the weekend and looked more comfortable on the road.
Hailey Dolcini racks up 14 strikeouts, leads Texas softball to victory against Sam Houston State

Hailey Dolcini racks up 14 strikeouts, leads Texas softball to victory against Sam Houston State

Nick Hargroue, Sports Reporter March 3, 2022

In an otherwise slow Wednesday night game, senior pitcher Hailey Dolcini brought the heat with an impressive 14 strikeout performance against Sam Houston State, leading the Longhorns to a 2–0 victory...

No. 23 Longhorn softball leaves UTSA, Tulsa in the dust in Round 2 of Texas Classic

No. 23 Longhorn softball leaves UTSA, Tulsa in the dust in Round 2 of Texas Classic

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Reporter February 28, 2022

After a tough six-game losing streak, No. 23 Texas softball sought a crucial win against the University of Texas at San Antonio and Tulsa University this Sunday during their second round of the Texas Classic. With...

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No. 10 Texas softball fails to get on the board against No. 22 Arizona State in 2-0 loss

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Reporter February 25, 2022
Impressive pitching from senior transfer Hailey Dolcini and sophomore Estelle Czech kept the Sun Devils under control, but the Longhorns offense couldn’t do the same as Arizona State ultimately shut out Texas 2-0.
First baseman Mary Iakopo catches a ball thrown to her, trying to halt her opponents efforts of returning to first base. Texas played McNeese State at Red & Charline McCombs Field on February 16, 2022.

Texas softball slips at St. Pete/Clearwater Elite Invitational

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Reporter February 21, 2022

Coming off a successful game against McNeese State on Wednesday, the Longhorn softball team looked to continue its momentum into its second tournament of the season, where it would face off against four...

Pitcher Sophia Simpson throws the first pitch of the inning. Texas played McNeese State at Red & Charline McCombs Field on February 16, 2022.

Sophia Simpson, Mia Scott impress against McNeese St. in softball’s home-opening win

Nick Hargroue, Sports Reporter February 17, 2022

In Texas softball’s home opener, freshman pitcher Sophia Simpson dazzled with an impressive performance on the mound, and freshman infielder Mia Scott tied a school record for the most triples in a game...

Longhorn softball hits highs, lows during 1st tournament of season

Longhorn softball hits highs, lows during 1st tournament of season

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Reporter February 14, 2022

Entering their spring season, the No. 10 ranked Texas softball team brought the heat in Fort Myers over the weekend, competing in five matchups for the Florida Gulf Coast University Kickoff Classic.    The...

Four pitchers lead Longhorns to no-hitter, shutout as Texas softball ends fall season undefeated

Four pitchers lead Longhorns to no-hitter, shutout as Texas softball ends fall season undefeated

Emily Schumacher October 26, 2021

Texas softball finished its fall season undefeated. In the Longhorns’ final games of the Fall 2021 season, Saturday’s double-header resulted in a complete blowout with a 13-0 win in the first game...

Texas falls short of World Series bid with loss to Oklahoma State, looks forward to next season

Texas falls short of World Series bid with loss to Oklahoma State, looks forward to next season

Nicholas Pannes May 30, 2021

After forcing a tiebreaker game in the NCAA Stillwater Super Regional with a comeback victory over Oklahoma State on Saturday, the Texas softball team failed to repeat its heroics against its conference...

Longhorns look to make their way into College World Series after tough loss to OSU

Longhorns look to make their way into College World Series after tough loss to OSU

Jaclyn Helton May 29, 2021

The Texas softball team has suffered merely 13 losses all season. Five of those losses have come at the hands of Oklahoma State. “Sure, we are 0—5 (against Oklahoma State) but the game doesn’t...

No. 11 Texas softball cruises past Saint Francis in World Series opener

No. 11 Texas softball cruises past Saint Francis in World Series opener

Nicholas Pannes May 22, 2021

Smiles, laughs and cheers filled Red & Charline McCombs Field on Friday as the Texas Longhorns routed the Saint Francis Red Flash in a five inning run-rule victory. The win was an impressive opener...

No. 12 Texas softball swept by No. 9 Oklahoma State, drops to 9–6 in conference play

No. 12 Texas softball swept by No. 9 Oklahoma State, drops to 9–6 in conference play

Nicholas Pannes May 2, 2021
The Texas offense showed far more life in the series finale against the No. 9-ranked Oklahoma State Cowgirls on Sunday after putting up a combined two runs in their first two games of the weekend series. However, the Longhorns ultimately lost Sunday's game 4-6.
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