The Texas Longhorns captured their first-ever Women’s College World Series national championship Friday night, defeating Texas Tech 10-4 in a decisive Game at Devon Park, Oklahoma City The Longhorns exploded for five runs in the opening inning, highlighted by Leighann Goode’s three-run homer that forced Tech ace NiJaree Canady off the mound early.
Texas built a commanding 10-0 lead by the fourth, fueled by a grand slam from Mia Scott and a relentless offensive attack Catcher Reese Atwood also delivered a pivotal grand slam, helping Texas pull away in the middle innings. Freshman pitcher Teagan Kavan was dominant, holding Texas Tech to four unearned runs over a complete-game effort and extending her streak to 28 2/3 innings without allowing an earned run during the WCWS.
Texas Tech rallied for three runs in the fifth and added another in the seventh, but the deficit was too large to overcome The Red Raiders’ run to the finals was historic, with star pitcher Canady making headlines for a record-breaking NIL deal and a remarkable postseason performance.
The championship marks a milestone for Texas, who had reached the WCWS title series eight times but had never secured the crown until now The Longhorns’ victory cements their place among the elite in college softball and ends a dramatic, record-setting tournament watched by millions.
