Texas Women Beat Texas Tech 4-1 to Claim Back-to-Back NCAA Softball Championships

Texas Women Beat Texas Tech 4-1 to Claim Back-to-Back NCAA Softball Championships.
Texas Women Beat Texas Tech 4-1 to Claim Back-to-Back NCAA Softball Championships
Texas' Katie Stewart celebrates after the team defeated Texas Tech to win the Women's College World Series softball championship in Oklahoma City, Thursday, June 4, 2026. Kyle Phillips/AP Photo
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OKLAHOMA CITY—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.

Kavan earned the most outstanding player award after becoming the first pitcher with two shutouts and two saves in one WCWS.