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The Texas Longhorns softball team is two wins away from returning to the Women’s College World Series, set to face No. 11 seed Clemson in the Super Regional. The series kicks off at Red & Charlie McCombs Field in Austin, where the Longhorns, led by Teagan Kavan, showcase impressive form after dominating the Austin Regional. Clemson also enters the matchup strong, looking to secure their own World Series berth.
Austin, Texas – The Texas Longhorns softball team is just two wins away from securing a spot in the Women’s College World Series for the second year in a row. As the No. 6 national seed in the NCAA softball tournament, the Longhorns are preparing to face the No. 11 seed, Clemson, in the Super Regional round. The best-of-three series begins on Thursday, May 22, at 9 p.m. ET at Red & Charlie McCombs Field in Austin, Texas.
The Longhorns showcased their strength in the Austin Regional, winning all three of their games against Eastern Illinois, Michigan, and UCF. With this accomplishment, Texas has successfully advanced past the opening weekend of the NCAA tournament for the sixth consecutive year. Star sophomore pitcher Teagan Kavan played a pivotal role in advancing the team, throwing a complete game shutout against UCF, striking out five players in the process.
Clemson also proved to be a formidable opponent in its regional, defeating USC Upstate, Northwestern, and Kentucky while allowing only three runs across those games. As a result, the Tigers finished the regional with a remarkable 47-12 season record and improved their NCAA home game performance, now standing at 9-1. Notable players for Clemson included Reese Basinger, who earned a win against Kentucky, contributing to her overall record of 17-5, and Brooke McCubbin, who recorded her fourth save of the season.
Freshman Marian Collins shone brightly in the regional final against Kentucky, going 3-for-3 with a walk. Additionally, Taylor Pipkins hit a critical three-run homer that greatly extended Clemson’s lead during the decisive game. Julia Knowler made history by setting a program record with her 18th double of the year, while teammates Maddie Moore and Alex Brown both reached 66 runs for the season, setting new program benchmarks.
The winner of the Super Regional series between Texas and Clemson will earn a place in the prestigious Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City. Fans wishing to attend the games can purchase tickets through platforms such as SeatGeek, the NCAA’s official site, and StubHub. All-session tickets on SeatGeek start at a price point of $170, while single-game tickets for the first game of the series begin at $71.
The opportunity for Texas to return to the Women’s College World Series builds on their success from the previous season and highlights the strength of their competitive program. With Kavan leading the pitching charge, the Longhorns will look to combine exceptional pitching with their potent offense to secure advancement against a strong Clemson team. As both teams prepare for what promises to be an intense showdown in Austin, fans and players alike are undoubtedly eager for the action to commence.
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Additional Resources
- Statesman: Texas vs Clemson
- Wikipedia: NCAA Division I Softball Championship
- USA Today: Texas Softball NCAA Tournament
- Google Search: Texas Longhorns Softball 2025
- Clemson Tigers: Super Regional Victory
- Google Scholar: Clemson softball 2025
- NCAA: 2025 Softball Bracket
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Women’s College World Series
- Bluffton Today: Clemson vs Kentucky
- Google News: Super Regionals Softball 2025
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