Replay as UT wins 2nd title
Austin American-Statesman • • sports
Key Points:
- Texas defeated Texas Tech 4-1 in Game 2 of the Women's College World Series to claim their second national championship.
- Teagan Kavan earned her second straight WCWS most outstanding player award, recording four complete-game wins and two saves, including the save in the title-clinching game.
- Texas pitcher Citlaly Gutierrez had a strong start, pitching three innings with three hits allowed, one walk, and two strikeouts before being relieved.
- Key offensive moments included a solo homer by Kayden Henry and an RBI single by Leighann Goode, contributing to Texas's lead against Texas Tech ace NiJaree Canady.
- Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady pitched six innings, allowing five hits, two walks, and two strikeouts, but could not overcome Texas's timely hitting and defensive plays.