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Texas Repeats as NCAA Softball Champions with Sweep of Texas Tech

Teagan Kavan closed a 4-1 Game 2 win after a costly Texas Tech throwing error, and she became the first player to win back-to-back WCWS Most Outstanding Player awards.

Texas Longhorns catcher Reese Atwood (14) and pitcher Teagan Kavan (17) celebrate winning game two of the NCAA Women’s College World Series against Texas Tech at Devon Park on Thursday, June 4, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Texas Longhorns head coach Mike White holds up the National Championship trophy after winning game two of the NCAA Women’s College World Series against Texas Tech at Devon Park on Thursday, June 4, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Texas Longhorns pitcher Teagan Kavan (17) throws a pitch during game two of the NCAA Women’s College World Series against Texas Tech at Devon Park on Thursday, June 4, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Texas Longhorns infielder Jaycie Nichols (24) celebrates a score during game two of the NCAA Women’s College World Series against Texas Tech at Devon Park on Thursday, June 4, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Overview

  • Texas completed a 2-0 sweep of Texas Tech to win the 2026 Women’s College World Series, clinching the title with a 4-1 victory at Devon Park on Thursday.
  • Texas built an early lead in Game 1 with a five-run first inning and won that game 7-3, then relied on pitching and timely offense to finish the series in Game 2.
  • A bases-loaded throwing error by Texas Tech shortstop Hailey Toney in the fifth inning produced two unearned runs that gave Texas the lead in the decisive Game 2.
  • Citlaly Gutierrez started Game 2 and allowed one run in 4 1/3 innings to earn the win, and Teagan Kavan entered in the sixth to strike out five in two perfect innings to record the save.
  • The Longhorns’ repeat makes them the fifth Division I program to win consecutive WCWS titles and marks a shift in recent power as Texas solidifies a returning core led by junior ace Kavan.