The University of Texas softball team is set to make its second consecutive appearance at the Women’s College World Series (WCWS), marking their third participation in four years and the eighth in the history of the program. The sixth-seeded Longhorns will kick off the tournament on Thursday, May 29, at 11 a.m. CT, facing off against the third-seeded Florida Gators at Devon Park, with the game broadcast on ESPN.
The commentary team for this significant match includes Beth Mowins, Michele Smith, and Jessica Mendoza, while Holly Rowe will serve as the sideline reporter. Andrew Haynes will provide radio coverage for Texas fans, ensuring they can follow the action live.
In previous encounters at the WCWS, Texas has had success against Florida, with a perfect record of 13-0 across two games, including a 10-0 victory in their last face-off. This matchup marks a notable rivalry as it signifies the third time the Longhorns and Gators have met during the WCWS, with only a few select teams having faced Texas on multiple occasions in this tournament.
Highlighting the season’s context, Florida was Texas’ first opponent in the SEC, where the Longhorns previously secured two wins in a three-game series back in March 2025. The upcoming game will be the eighth all-time meeting between the two teams at a neutral site, where Texas has recently gained momentum.
As the Longhorns head into the WCWS, they boast impressive statistics, with standout performances from players like Ashton Maloney, who is on the brink of breaking personal records for hits and multi-hit games. Maloney’s success at the plate symbolizes the strength and dominance of Texas’ offensive lineup.
With six consecutive WCWS appearances yielding at least one victory in each, Texas aims to continue this triumph with hopes of advancing further into the tournament. Moreover, the team is only four wins away from matching its single-season wins record set in 2006 and equaled last season.
This year’s WCWS presents an exciting opportunity for the Longhorns to showcase their talent and determination on a grand stage, and fans are eager to see how far they will go in this prestigious tournament.