Teagan Kavan leads Texas to back-to-back WCWS titles

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Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Teagan Kavan leads Texas to back-to-back WCWS titles
Summary

Teagan Kavan and the Texas Longhorns won their second consecutive Women's College World Series title, defeating Texas Tech 4-1 in a best-of-three championship series on June 4 at Devon Park in Oklahoma City. Kavan earned the Most Outstanding Player award for the second straight year, a first in WCWS history. She dominated throughout the tournament, registering 30 strikeouts over 33.1 innings pitched. This victory marks Texas as the fifth Division I softball program to achieve back-to-back championships. Kavan, a junior, will look to help Texas pursue a third title in 2027.

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  • •Texas defeated Texas Tech 4-1 to win the 2026 WCWS.
  • •Teagan Kavan became the first player to win back-to-back Most Outstanding Player awards.
  • •Kavan struck out 30 batters in 33.1 innings during the tournament.
  • •The Longhorns secured back-to-back national titles, joining five other programs.
  • •Kavan will return for her senior season in 2027.
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  • 8:14 PMYahoo Sports — Iowa native Teagan Kavan guides Texas to second straight WCWS title
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Dowling Catholic alum Teagan Kavan has won her second straight Women's College World Series as a pitcher for Texas. Here's what to know.

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