For the first time in program history, the Texas Longhorns are national champions, defeating Texas Tech 10-4 in Game of the 2025 Women's College World Series at Devon Park, Oklahoma City The decisive matchup saw Texas explode for five runs in the first inning, capped by Leighann Goode’s three-run homer, and a grand slam from Mia Scott in the fourth that put the Longhorns up 10-0.
Texas Tech, led by star pitcher NiJaree Canady, rallied with three runs in the fifth to avoid the run rule and added a late run in the seventh, but the deficit was too great to overcome Texas ace Teagan Kavan delivered a strong start, holding the Red Raiders scoreless through the early innings.
This championship marks a milestone for head coach Mike White and standout players like Reese Atwood, Katie Stewart, and Mia Scott, who powered Texas through a dramatic three-game series The 2025 Women’s College World Series highlighted the growing intensity of college softball, with record crowds and national attention on every pitch.
The Longhorns’ victory not only secures their place in NCAA history but also signals a new era for the sport in Texas.
