Arizona State Defeats Texas in NCAA Softball Super Regional Opener
Texas vs. Arizona State box score: Live stats from 2026 NCAA Softball Super Regionals

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In the opening game of the NCAA Austin Super Regional, the No. 3 Texas Longhorns lost to the Arizona State Sun Devils 4-1. Texas, with a postseason record of 6-1, must win the second game to stay in contention for a consecutive national championship.
- 01Texas managed only 2 hits throughout the game, both coming late in the 7th inning.
- 02Arizona State scored 4 runs, with Brooklyn Ulrich contributing 1 RBI.
- 03Meika Lauppe pitched a complete game for Arizona State, allowing no earned runs.
- 04Teagan Kavan and Citlaly Gutierrez combined for 4 innings on the mound for Texas, giving up 4 runs.
- 05Texas's postseason record stands at 6-1 after this loss.
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The No. 3 Texas Longhorns fell to the Arizona State Sun Devils, 4-1, in the first game of the NCAA Austin Super Regional on Friday night. Texas, boasting a strong postseason record of 6-1, struggled offensively, managing just 2 hits in the entire game. Arizona State took the lead early, scoring 4 runs with Brooklyn Ulrich driving in one of those runs. The Sun Devils' pitcher, Meika Lauppe, delivered a stellar performance, throwing 4 innings and allowing no earned runs while striking out one batter. In contrast, Texas's pitching duo of Teagan Kavan and Citlaly Gutierrez allowed 4 runs over 4 innings. With this loss, Texas must win Game 2 at McCombs Field to keep their hopes alive for a second consecutive national championship. The Longhorns, who had previously enjoyed a seven-game winning streak, will look to rebound in their next matchup against the Sun Devils.
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The outcome of this game affects Texas's chances of advancing in the NCAA tournament, which is significant for local fans and the university's athletic reputation.
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