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The University of Texas Longhorns secured a convincing 9-0 win against UCF, earning a spot in the NCAA Austin Super Regionals. Pitcher Teagan Kavan led the team with a stellar performance, throwing a complete game shutout. The offense was powered by standout home runs from Leighann Goode and Reese Atwood, with the latter also setting a record for RBIs in regional history. Texas will face No. 11 Clemson in the upcoming Super Regionals.
Austin, Texas – The Longhorns of the University of Texas secured a commanding 9-0 victory over the University of Central Florida (UCF) on Sunday, earning their place in the NCAA Austin Super Regionals. This win marks the third consecutive triumph for Texas in the regional games, as they remained undefeated with previous victories against Eastern Illinois and Michigan.
Following this dominant performance, Texas will prepare to host No. 11 Clemson, who advanced after defeating Kentucky 5-1 in their regional matchup. The upcoming Super Regionals are scheduled to take place on May 22, 2025, with exact times yet to be determined.
In the spotlight of Sunday’s game was pitcher Teagan Kavan, who bounced back from a challenging start against Michigan. Kavan delivered a remarkable performance, completing seven innings, striking out five batters, and allowing only six hits. Her complete game shutout was notably her first since April 11, 2025, and it also marked her third seven-inning complete game shutout of the season. Impressively, Kavan has not allowed a run in 16.1 career innings against UCF, showcasing her dominance over the Knights.
The Texas offense, which had been quick to strike in their earlier regional games, experienced a brief slowdown against UCF. However, second baseman Leighann Goode reignited the scoring in the top of the second inning, launching a 250-foot two-run home run that put Texas ahead 2-0. Following a pause, Texas catcher Reese Atwood contributed significantly by hitting a two-run home run in the fourth inning, extending the Longhorns’ lead to 4-0.
Atwood had a standout game, hitting her second two-run home run in the seventh inning, helping contribute to a remarkable five-run explosion for Texas in that inning alone. This surge rounded out the Longhorns’ scoring tally. Notably, Atwood also achieved a record during this game, accumulating 13 RBIs across the regional competition, the highest for any Texas player in NCAA regional history. On the other hand, Mia Scott recorded her 300th career hit during the game, becoming only the second player in Texas softball history to reach this prestigious milestone.
Despite UCF’s attempts to score, their best opportunity came in the fourth inning with runners on the corners. However, Kavan’s precision prevailed as she struck out Kendall Yarnell, quelling the threat and maintaining the shutout. The game, played on Sunday, lasted just over two and a half hours and exhibited strong performances both in the pitching mound and at the plate from Texas.
With the upcoming Super Regionals, Texas softball fans are gearing up for what promises to be an exciting matchup against Clemson. As the Longhorns continue their pursuit of excellence in the NCAA tournament, Kavan and the lineup aim to build on their momentum from this impressive regional performance.
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- Austin American-Statesman: Texas A&M vs Liberty
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- Detroit Free Press: Michigan vs Texas
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