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Mar 29, 2024; Portland, OR, USA; Texas Longhorns forward Madison Booker (35) looks to pass during the second half against Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Esther Little (0) and guard Kaylynne Truong (14) in the semifinals of the Portland Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at the Moda Center at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

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Texas Wins Third Consecutive Women’s Capital One Cup

Since 2021, Texas hasn’t had its hands off the trophy.

Jul 17, 2023; Nashville, TN, USA; SEC commissioner Greg Sankey talks with the media during SEC Media Days at Grand Hyatt. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports

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Commissioner Greg Sankey Recalls Decision to Bring Texas & Oklahoma to SEC

Sankey explained his decision in extending an offer to both universities and how the two athletic programs met the "excitement" standards set by the conference.

Fireworks erupt from in front of the UT Tower during the SEC Celebration at the University of Texas at Austin on Sunday, June 30, 2024.

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'Where We Belong!' Texas Officially Joins SEC Alongside Oklahoma

July 1 marks the start of the 2024-25 athletic calendar and the start of the journeys in the Southeastern Conference for the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners.

Oklahoma outfielder Kasidi Pickering (7) celebrates a 2-run home run in the second inning of the Game 2 of the NCAA softball Women's College World Series Championship Series game between the Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and Texas Longhorns at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Thursday, June, 6, 2024.

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Texas Longhorns Softball's WCWS Hopes End At Hands of Rival Oklahoma Sooners

The Oklahoma Sooners Softball team earns its fourth national championship in as many years as Texas falls once again to their rivals in the postseason.

Texas' Joley Mitchell during the game against Oklahoma Friday, April 5, 2024, at McCombs Field in Austin.

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Texas Softball Remains Confident After Game 1 Loss to Oklahoma

Though stuck in an unwanted situation after a Game 1 loss, Texas Longhorns Softball knows the recipe for a game-changing momentum shift against the Oklahoma Sooners

Jun 3, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Texas Longhorns outfielder Isabella Dayton (6) and outfielder Ashton Maloney (7) celebrate with outfielder Kayden Henry (21) after Henry made a diving catch for an out against the Stanford Cardinals during a Women's College World Series softball semifinal game at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports

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PREVIEW: Texas Softball Faces Oklahoma for WCWS National Championship

The Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooners will face each other one last time in the 2023-24 season and with the national championship on the line, this best-of-three series is bound to be an epic Red River Showdown.

Texas' Alyssa Washington gets an our at second during the game against Oklahoma Friday, April 5, 2024, at McCombs Field in Austin.

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Texas Softball to Face Arch-Rival Oklahoma In WCWS Final

In a result that felt destined from the beginning of playoff softball, No. 1 Texas will face No. 2 Oklahoma in the Women’s College World Series Championship Fin

Texas pitcher Teagan Kavan, right, celebrates with Reese Atwood, center, and Mia Scott after a Women's College World Series semifinal softball game between the Stanford Cardinal and the Texas Longhorns at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Monday, June 3, 2024. Texas won 1-0.

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Texas Softball Wins Pitcher's Duel, Advances to WCWS Final

Teagan Kavan and USA Softbal Player of the Year Nijaree Canady battled for seven innings, but Texas' small ball advances the Longhorn's into the Women's College World Series Championship Series.

Florida's Ava Brown (00) reacts after giving a home run up to Texas' Katie Stewart (20) in the fourth inning of the Women's College World Series game between the Texas and Florida at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Saturday, June, 1, 2024.

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Texas Softball Pummels Florida, Moves One Step Closer to a Championship Finals Berth

Texas Longhorns softball looked every bit of their No. 1 seed on Saturday, destroying the No. 4 seeded Florida Gators in a run-rule inducing 10-0 win. Despite

Texas Longhorns pitcher Teagan Kavan (17) runs to catcher Reese Atwood (14) after the final strikeout in the 6-5 win over Texas A&M in the game three NCAA Super Regional at Red & Charline McCombs Field on Sunday, May 26, 2024 in Austin.

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PREVIEW: Texas Softball to Face Florida in WCWS Game 2

11 years after their last encounter, the Texas Longhorns and the Florida Gators will fight to keep their spot in the WCWS winner’s bracket

Texas pitcher Teagan Kavan (17) throws to first for an out during a Women's College World Series softball game between the Texas Longhorns and the Stanford Cardinal at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Thursday, May 30, 2024. Texas won 4-0.

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Teagan Kavan's One-Hit Gem Hoists Texas Longhorns Softball Above Stanford

Freshman pitcher Teagan Kavan looked lost at points in the post season. The Big 12 Freshman of the Year gave up seven earned runs in six innings in the Austin s

Texas Longhorns catcher Reese Atwood celebrates a solo home run that brought the Longhorns within one point of Texxas A&M in the NCAA Super Regional opener at Red & Charline McCombs Field on Friday, May 24, 2024 in Austin.

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Texas Softball's Reese Atwood Named Softball America Player of the Year

Texas Longhorns softball star Reese Atwood and three teammates were named All-Americans going into the College Women's World Series

Texas player Mia Scott (10) high fives fans before Game 2 of the NCAA softball Women's College World Series Championship Series game between the Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and Texas Longhorns at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Thursday, June, 6, 2024.

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Three Texas Softball Stars Make WCWS All-Tournament Team

Despite the loss to Oklahoma Sooners in the championship finals, three Texas Longhorns players were named to the 12-woman All-Tournament team.

Jun 6, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Texas Longhorns pitcher Estelle Czech (22) throws a pitch in the third inning against the Oklahoma Sooners during game two of the Women's College World Series softball championship finals at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports

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'So Proud!' Texas Softball Coach Mike White Praises Team For Historic Season

Texas Longhorns Softball Head Coach Mike White is bursting with pride after record-breaking season with the program

Oklahoma outfielder Rylie Boone (0) celebrates a single next to Texas' Katie Stewart (20) in the fourth inning of Game 2 of the NCAA softball Women's College World Series Championship Series game between the Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and Texas Longhorns at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Thursday, June, 6, 2024.

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'Elite Program!' Oklahoma Coach Patty Gasso Praises Texas Longhorns Softball

Oklahoma Sooners Softball head coach Patty Gasso wasn't shy about showing respect to arch-rivals Texas Longhorns after her fourth consecutive national championship win.

Texas’ Bella Dayton (6) celebrates her third base run against Oklahoma, Sunday, April 7, 2024, at McCombs Field in Austin.

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'They Paved the Way!' Texas Softball Seniors Leave Mark on Program

Four out of five of Texas Longhorns Softball's seniors won't be returning for the program's debut in the Southeastern Conference, but leave an impact on current and future players.