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Teagan Kavan, a standout sophomore pitcher for the Texas Longhorns, shined in a complete game shutout, guiding her team to a 9-0 victory over UCF. This performance, marking her third seven-inning split of the season and her ninth career shutout, secured Texas’s place in the NCAA Super Regionals. Kavan displayed impressive control, shutting out UCF multiple times and showcasing her capability under pressure. With a significant matchup against Clemson ahead, the Longhorns are poised for success in the NCAA tournament.
Austin, Texas – Teagan Kavan, a sophomore pitcher for the Texas Longhorns, delivered an impressive performance on May 18, 2025, leading her team to a 9-0 victory over UCF and securing a spot in the NCAA Super Regionals. Kavan’s complete game shutout was pivotal for Texas, marking her first seven-inning shutout since April 11, 2025.
The game took place at Red & Charline McCombs Field, where Kavan’s skills shone as she emitted dominance from the mound. Throughout the match, she allowed no runs, further establishing herself as a key player for the Longhorns with her third seven-inning complete game shutout of the 2025 season and the ninth of her career.
Kavan’s track record against UCF is particularly noteworthy, as she has shut out the team multiple times. This latest win brings her career total to four shutouts against UCF or in NCAA Regional-clinching games. Across three appearances against UCF, she has not allowed a single run in 16.1 innings pitched. Her previous shutout of UCF occurred on March 22, 2024, where she displayed remarkable control, further solidifying her reputation as a formidable opponent on the field.
The significance of Kavan’s performance was evident when UCF found themselves threatening to break the scoreless game in the bottom of the fourth inning. With runners on the corners and two outs, she struck out Kendall Yarnell to end the inning without surrendering a run. This moment was a turning point in the game, as it marked the only time UCF advanced a runner to third base.
In her NCAA Regional-clinching games, Kavan has showcased a consistent ability to keep opponents scoreless. Notably, during the NCAA Regional-clinching game against Northwestern on May 19, 2024, she struck out 12 batters and allowed only one hit in another seven-inning scoreless performance. In fact, Kavan has not allowed a run in 14 consecutive innings in such critical games, demonstrating her capability under pressure.
Texas head coach Mike White acknowledged Kavan’s excellence in command and composure throughout the game, emphasizing her importance to the team’s success. After the win, Kavan expressed satisfaction with her performance, recognizing that maintaining focus and process is crucial even amidst the ups and downs of the season.
Looking ahead, the Texas Longhorns are preparing to face Clemson in the upcoming NCAA Super Regional on May 22, 2025. This matchup will be an essential challenge for the team as they aim for success in the national tournament.
Kavan’s outstanding pitching performance not only reflects her individual talent but also the strength of the Texas Longhorns as they progress through the NCAA postseason, emphasizing their preparedness and ambition to compete at the highest level.
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Additional Resources
- Austin American-Statesman: Teagan Kavan and Texas Softball
- Wikipedia: Teagan Kavan
- Texas Longhorns Site: Teagan Kavan Tosses Seventh Career Complete Game Shutout
- Google Search: Teagan Kavan
- Sports Illustrated: Teagan Kavan’s One-Hit Gem
- Google Scholar: Teagan Kavan
- KXAN: Texas Freshman Teagan Kavan One-Hits Stanford
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Teagan Kavan
- Houston Chronicle: Texas NCAA Softball Regional Advance
- Google News: Teagan Kavan
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