Stanford, Calif. - Texas Softball's Winning Streak Continues
The Texas Longhorns are on a roll, stretching their win streak to 11 games with a double-header sweep at the DeMarini Invitational. The No. 3 ranked team showcased their dominance with a 10-0 win over Boise State and a 10-2 victory against Santa Clara.
Texas Dominates at the DeMarini Invitational
With a 4-0 record at the DeMarini Invitational, Texas has bolstered their overall standing to 13-1. Notably, they've secured five ranked victories this season, including impressive wins against No.
10 Stanford and No. 16 Arizona.
On Saturday, the Longhorns outscored their opponents 20-2, marking their sixth run-rule victory against Boise State.
Game 1: Texas vs. Boise State
The Longhorns kicked off the day with a commanding 10-0 win in just five innings. Senior pitcher Citlaly Gutierrez was in top form, delivering a complete-game shutout with only two hits allowed. She struck out five and maintained control without issuing any walks.
Offensively, Texas was on fire, outhitting Boise State 11-2. Junior center fielder Kayden Henry led the charge, going 2-for-3 with three RBIs, a double, and a walk. Freshman Hannah Wells also shined, matching Henry with three RBIs and adding a home run to her tally.
Senior Ashton Maloney contributed with a two-run triple, while Reese Atwood and Katie Stewart both added solo home runs to keep the momentum going.
Game 2: Texas vs. Santa Clara
The nightcap saw Texas continue their offensive prowess with a 10-2 victory over Santa Clara. Sophomore Brenlee Gonzales earned her first win of the season, pitching 3.2 innings of effective relief, allowing just two hits and one run.
Texas displayed depth in their lineup with eight players recording multi-hit performances. Kayden Henry was once again a standout, going 3-for-4 with a double, triple, and two stolen bases. Freshman MaTaia Lawson made a statement with a three-run homer, while Katie Stewart hit her ninth home run of the season.
Reese Atwood, Kaiah Altmeyer, and Kaydee Bennett all contributed significantly, each adding RBIs and solid hits to round out a successful day for the Longhorns.
The Texas Longhorns are proving to be a formidable force this season, combining strong pitching with a relentless offense. As they continue their journey, they're a team that fans and opponents alike will want to keep an eye on.