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In a thrilling matchup, the Clemson Tigers defeated the Texas Longhorns 7-4 in the first game of the NCAA Austin Super Regional. The game was delayed due to lightning, but Clemson surged ahead following strong performances by their pitchers and key batting contributions. This victory puts Clemson in a strong position to advance in the tournament, while Texas now faces pressure to perform in the upcoming game to avoid elimination.
Austin, Texas – The Clemson Tigers triumphed over the Texas Longhorns with a score of 7-4 in the first game of the NCAA Austin Super Regional on May 23, 2025. This significant win puts Clemson one step closer to advancing in the tournament while placing Texas under immense pressure heading into the second game of the series.
The game commenced with an unexpected delay of one hour and 28 minutes due to lightning, preventing the first pitch from occurring at the originally scheduled time of 9 p.m. ET. During this brief interruption, Teagan Kavan, the starting pitcher for Texas, only faced four pitches before the delay began. As a result of the game outcome, her season record now stands at 23-5, marking a challenging start to the series for the Longhorns.
Reese Basinger of Clemson emerged victorious on the mound for the Tigers, completing four innings and allowing six hits while improving her record to 18-5. Meanwhile, Brooke McCubbin secured a save for Clemson, pitching the last three innings of the game and earning her fifth save.
In the early stage of the contest, Texas took the lead in the bottom of the first inning. After a successful challenge that overturned a groundout for an infield single, Kayden Henry scored due to an error in the infield following a dropped bunt by Mia Scott. However, Clemson responded decisively in the third inning, scoring three runs to take a 3-1 lead. A pivotal moment was a two-run double by Marian Collins, putting Clemson in a strong position.
Texas managed to narrow the gap in the bottom of the third inning with a leadoff home run by Mia Scott, tightening the score to 3-2. However, the next two innings concluded scoreless for both teams, with neither able to capitalize on their opportunities to score.
Clemson reasserted their dominance in the sixth inning, capitalizing on a bases-loaded situation to add three more runs to their tally, resulting in a 6-2 advantage after back-to-back run-scoring hits. Although Texas attempted a comeback in the bottom of the sixth, scoring two runs with a key two-run single from Henry, a crucial defensive play from Clemson’s center fielder halted their momentum and minimized further damage.
An essential contribution during the game came from Clemson’s Julia Knowler, who was responsible for driving in two runs, showcasing the depth of the Tigers’ batting lineup.
The second game of the best-of-three series is slated to take place on May 24, 2025, ramping up the stakes for Texas, who now find themselves on the verge of elimination. In light of their defeat, the Texas coaching staff has called for a stronger performance in the upcoming game and challenged the players to dig deeper to secure a win. The pressure is palpable among the Texas players, with Kayden Henry expressing the need to trust in their batting order to perform under the pressing circumstances.
As the series unfolds, both teams have much at stake. A win for Clemson would secure their advancement, while Texas will aim to rally back in front of their home crowd to remain in contention for the championship.
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Women’s College World Series
- Daytona Beach News Journal
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