Texas softball defeats Tennessee to reach WCWS finals
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Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Texas softball secured a spot in the Women's College World Series finals after defeating Tennessee in a doubleheader on June 1. Citlaly Gutierrez started the first game, allowing just two runs and five hits in a 5-2 victory. Teagan Kavan then shut out Tennessee in Game 2, leading Texas to a 4-0 win and setting a WCWS record for complete-game shutouts. The Longhorns demonstrated strong offensive support, including a home run by Reese Atwood. Texas will now advance to compete for the championship title.
- •Texas won the first game 5-2 and the second 4-0.
- •Citlaly Gutierrez pitched effectively in Game 1.
- •Teagan Kavan achieved a complete-game shutout in Game 2.
- •Reese Atwood hit her first career WCWS home run.
- •Texas will compete in the WCWS finals next.
- 1:54 AMYahoo Sports — Texas vs Tennessee: Citlaly Gutierrez, Teagan Kavan outshine Tennessee stars at WCWS
"Pitchers Citlaly Gutierrez and Teagan Kavan powered Texas softball past Tennessee in doubleheader wins to reach WCWS finals
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