Texas third baseman Mia Scott delivered a dramatic grand slam in the fourth inning of Game, propelling the Longhorns to a commanding 10-0 lead over Texas Tech in the Women’s College World Series championship. With the NCAA run rule in play—ending a game if a team leads by eight or more runs after five innings—the stage was set for a possible early finish.
Scott’s home run, her 10th of the season, wasn’t just a highlight; it was a potential clincher. The bases-loaded blast put Texas in position to win the national title by run rule, a rare feat on college softball’s biggest stage However, Texas Tech fought back in the fifth inning, scoring three runs to keep their hopes alive and stave off the mercy rule. The Red Raiders held Texas scoreless in the bottom of the fifth, extending the game past the run-rule threshold.
Ultimately, Texas maintained control and secured a 10-4 victory, clinching their first-ever Women’s College World Series championship. Scott’s performance—playing through a torn ACL and delivering clutch hits throughout the tournament—was pivotal, capping a standout collegiate career.
The run rule, a unique aspect of NCAA softball, nearly ended the championship game early, but Texas Tech’s late rally forced a full contest. Still, it was Scott’s grand slam that defined the night and sealed her legacy in Texas softball history.
