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Texas Claims First WCWS Softball Title with Decisive Game 3 Victory

Powered by an opening-inning offensive surge alongside Teagan Kavan’s shut-down pitching, Texas sealed its first softball national championship with a 10-4 Game 3 triumph at Devon Park.

Texas shortstop Leighann Goode (43) celebrates after a home run against Texas Tech during the third game of the Women's College World Series championship series at Devon Park, Friday, June, 6, 2025, in Oklahoma City.
Jun 6, 2025; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Texas Longhorns celebrate after defeating the Texas Tech Red Raiders 10-4 and winning the National Championship in game three of the NCAA Softball Women's College World Series finals at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Texas won Game 3 10-4 at Devon Park to claim the program’s first NCAA softball championship.
  • The opening inning featured a three-run homer by Leighann Goode followed by a grand slam from Mia Scott that chased NiJaree Canady after Texas scored five runs.
  • Teagan Kavan allowed only one hit into the fifth inning, extending her scoreless streak in the WCWS to 30 innings.
  • Canady, who had thrown every pitch through the WCWS run, was lifted after the first inning in Game 3 after yielding five runs.
  • Clutch moments included Reese Atwood’s two-run single in Game 1; Texas Tech’s 4-3 Game 2 win forced the winner-take-all finale.