Texas Softball Clinches WCWS Berth with Dramatic 6-5, 9-8 Wins Over Texas A&M

May 26, 2024, 12:54 AM

In a dramatic series at the Austin Super Regional, the Texas Longhorns softball team narrowly defeated Texas A&M to secure a spot in the Women's College World Series. After losing the first game 6-5, Texas came back to win the second game 9-8 in nine innings, forcing a decisive Game 3. In the final game, Texas held off Texas A&M with a 6-5 victory, clinching their place in the WCWS. Key performances included two homers by Trinity Cannon for Texas A&M, a crucial RBI single by Reese Atwood for Texas, and a three-run homer by Mya Perez. Teagan Kavan struck out the final batter to seal the win. Texas will face Stanford in the WCWS.