Texas secures back-to-back NCAA softball championships over Texas Tech
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Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Texas captured its second consecutive NCAA softball title by defeating Texas Tech 4-1. The championship rematch took place on June 5, 2026, highlighting a successful season for Texas as they repeated their victory from the previous year. This win solidifies Texas's status as a dominant force in college softball, having navigated through a competitive bracket leading to the finals. The Longhorns will look to build on this momentum going forward in the next season.
- •Texas wins NCAA softball title 4-1 against Texas Tech.
- •This marks Texas's second consecutive championship.
- •The match occurred on June 5, 2026.
- •Texas Tech was also the opponent in last year's final.
- 4:05 AMESPN — Texas claims second straight WCWS title over TTU
- 2:42 AMYahoo Sports — Texas women beat Texas Tech 4-1 to claim back-to-back NCAA softball championships
- 2:22 AMYahoo Sports — Texas wins its second consecutive NCAA softball title, beating Texas Tech 4-1 in rematch of last year's final
"Teagan Kavan struck out five in the final two innings to back a strong start from Citlaly Gutierrez, and Kayden Henry homered to lead Texas to a 4-1 victory over Texas Tech on Thursday night at the Women's College World Series for a second straight national championship. Texas trailed 1-0 after four innings, but a bases-loaded throwing error by shortstop Hailey Toney allowed two unearned runs to score in the fifth for a 2-1 lead. Henry homered off Red Raiders ace NiJaree Canady — in her final collegiate game — to begin the seventh and Leighann Goode singled to drive in the final run.
"Kayden Henry homered to lead Texas to a 4-1 victory over Texas Tech on Thursday night at the Women's College World Series for a second straight national championship.
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External links- ESPNJun 5, 2026, 4:05 AMTexas claims second straight WCWS title over TTU
Kayden Henry homered to lead Texas to a 4-1 victory over Texas Tech on Thursday night at the Women's College World Series for a second straight national championship.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 2:42 AMTexas women beat Texas Tech 4-1 to claim back-to-back NCAA softball championships
Teagan Kavan struck out five in the final two innings to back a strong start from Citlaly Gutierrez, and Kayden Henry homered to lead Texas to a 4-1 victory over Texas Tech on Thursday night at the Women's College World Series for a second straight national championship. Texas trailed 1-0 after four innings, but a bases-loaded throwing error by shortstop Hailey Toney allowed two unearned runs to score in the fifth for a 2-1 lead. Henry homered off Red Raiders ace NiJaree Canady — in her final collegiate game — to begin the seventh and Leighann Goode singled to drive in the final run.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 2:22 AMTexas wins its second consecutive NCAA softball title, beating Texas Tech 4-1 in rematch of last year's final
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