Texas Dominates Game 3 to Capture First WCWS National Championship
It’s finally happened — the Texas Longhorns have done it! In a dominant, statement-making performance, Texas captured its first-ever Women’s College World Series national championship by defeating in-state rival Texas Tech 10-4 in Game 3. And let me tell you, this game was anything but ordinary — it was a culmination of years of heartbreak, resilience, and relentless pursuit of glory.
Right from the start, Texas set the tone. The Red Raiders’ star pitcher, NiJaree Canady — who had been lights-out all season — found herself in unfamiliar territory, giving up four consecutive singles in the first inning. That quickly led to a 2-0 Texas lead. And just when it looked like Canady might escape further damage, Leighann Goode stepped in and crushed a three-run homer to left-center. Five runs in the first inning. Canady’s night was over after just 25 pitches.
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From there, Texas never looked back. Reese Atwood and Katie Stewart added more fuel to the fire with back-to-back doubles in the third inning, stretching the lead to 6-0. But the biggest moment came in the fourth inning — and it was unforgettable. With the bases loaded, Mia Scott absolutely launched a grand slam to dead center field, putting Texas up 10-0. It was the kind of moment that instantly etched itself into program history.
At that point, the mercy rule was a real threat — and Texas Tech knew it. Credit to the Red Raiders for not rolling over. They rallied for three runs in the fifth, dodging the mercy rule and keeping the game alive. Hailey Toney led the charge for Tech, finishing 3-for-4 with three RBIs. But the Longhorns’ early lead was just too overwhelming.
Pitcher Teagan Kavan — who was later named the Most Outstanding Player of the WCWS — delivered a gutsy seven-inning performance. She allowed four runs (only two earned) and scattered eight hits while never letting the momentum swing fully in Tech’s favor. Offensively, Kayden Henry went 3-for-4, while Scott, Atwood, and Stewart each collected two hits and combined for seven RBIs.
This was a win years in the making. Under head coach Mike White, Texas had made it to the finals in two of the last three seasons — only to fall short both times against Oklahoma. But this year, in their third try, they finally broke through. It wasn’t just about the power hitting or the pitching — it was about heart, about overcoming past disappointments, and about seizing the moment when it mattered most.
So there it is — the Longhorns are national champions. They didn’t just win; they owned Game 3. And for every Texas fan who has been waiting, this one feels like destiny fulfilled.
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