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Oklahoma vs. Texas softball final score, result: Kayden Henry shines as Longhorns finally record WCWS win over Sooners

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David Suggs
Oklahoma vs. Texas softball final score, result: Kayden Henry shines as Longhorns finally record WCWS win over Sooners image

For all of its success and prominence, Texas softball has, perhaps surprisingly, never captured a Women's College World Series title.

The SEC powerhouse can blame Oklahoma for that. The Sooners downed the Longhorns in each of their first seven WCWS duels, four of which occurred in the WCWS finals.

So, when Mike White's side battled OU, a team seeking its fifth-straight national title, trouble appeared to loom.

Things proved far more fruitful for the Austin, Texas residents, however. Fueled by Kayden Henry and Teagan Kavan's heroics, the Longhorns landed a crushing blow upon their adversary's title hopes, besting the Sooners, 4-2.

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Henry was the standout, collecting one home run, two stolen bases and two runs to power Texas' offense. Henry swiped home to secure the Longhorns' second run and knocked one over the fences to notch their third. Both were vital in a tightly-contested affair.

Kavan, meanwhile, painted another complete game masterpiece, her second in as many appearances. The West Des Moines, Iowa, native whiffed eight batters en route to the win. She did so on a heavy heart as well; Kavan's grandmother died early Saturday morning.

The first matchup of the third day of the Women's College World Series pits a pair of coaching titans against one another, giving the sports world a chance to watch greatness in action.

All told, the display gave viewers a window into Texas' grit. That attribute should serve it well going forward, particularly as the final glistens in the not-too-distant future.

The Sporting News tracked live updates from Saturday's WCWS matchup between the Longhorns and Sooners. Below are highlights, analysis and more as two of the SEC's best sides locked horns atop the gleaming Devon Field diamond.

Oklahoma vs. Texas softball live score

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Oklahoma vs. Texas live updates, highlights from Women's College World Series

(All times ET.)

Seventh inning

5:40 p.m.: Kavan puts the Sooners away! Texas stuns Oklahoma to move on to the Women's College World Series semifinals! What a performance by the Longhorns, who record their first-ever win over the Sooners in WCWS play!

Sixth inning

5:20 p.m.: Texas adds to its advantage with another dinger, this time from Joley Mitchell! The Longhorns are percolating when it matters the most! And they might be in position to finally down their world-renowned rivals!

Texas 4, Oklahoma 2

Fifth inning

5:00 p.m.: HOME RUN! Henry rips a moonshot over the right field porch to give the Longhorns a one-run lead. What a display by the sophomore, who has come to life with two steals and two runs!

Texas 3, Oklahoma 2

Fourth inning

4:30 p.m.: After enduring a few toils during the second inning, Kavan has found her form. She's responded to every hiccup with precision, setting Pickering aside on strikes as Texas gets out of the frame. She's got three strikeouts thus far.

Third inning

4:20 p.m.:  The third inning goes off without a hitch, with nether the Sooners nor the Longhorns able to produce much offense. We head into the fourth with the score still locked at 2 apiece.

Second inning

4:07 p.m.: Oklahoma survives an early Texas second-inning flourish to keep the score square at 2.

3:51 p.m.: And, they do. OU levels the score at 2 after a single and fielder's choice.

Texas 2, Oklahoma 2

3:49 p.m.: The pressure is on Kavan here. After walking Cydney Sanders, Kaylee Bennett dropped a grounder that looked destined to end up in a double play. Now, the Sooners have two on and none out. They look well-equipped in mounting a charge on Texas' advantage.

First inning

3:40 p.m.: The Longhorns add another run as Scott comes around on a sacrifice fly.

Texas 2, Oklahoma 0

3:38 p.m.: Texas opens its scoring account! Henry took to there after Mia Scott's loopy effort dropped in the outfield. She then slipped into home plate on the ensuing pitch, swiping her second bag of the day in the process.

Texas 1, Oklahoma 0

3:35 p.m.: Kayden Henry already making her presence felt. Dribbled a grounder beyond short to give the Longhorns their first baserunner of the game. She followed it up with a swipe of second. One on, one out for Texas.

3:30 p.m.: Ashton Maloney leads off for the Longhorns. She'll duel Sooners sidewinder Sam Landry, who posted a 1.88 ERA with 172 strikeouts in 174.2 innings this season.

3:24 p.m.: Texas limps out of the frame unscathed, although Oklahoma did get a runner on third. Mike White's side will certainly be grateful to keep his scorecard faultless.

3:22 p.m.: Parker lines a scorcher past short to get on first.

3:20 p.m.: Kavan starts her day with an out, forcing Kasidi Pickering to fly out to center to kick off proceedings.

3:15 p.m.: Kavan steps to the hill. The sophomore will have a lot to do to limit the Sooners' explosive attack.

3:04 p.m.: Ella Parker was the heroine last game, launching a walk-off blast into the Oklahoma City sky to lift Oklahoma to a 4-3 win over Tennessee on Thursday. Can she put forth a similar display against the Longhorns? Only time will tell.

3:02 p.m.: Here come the Sooners!

3:00 p.m.: The game was initially slated for a 3 p.m. ET start. However, first pitch has since been delayed to 3:15 p.m. ET.

2:45 p.m.: Teagan Kavan, one of the stars of the Longhorns' 1-0 win over the Gators on Thursday, returns to the mound for today's duel. She gave up 14 earned runs across two appearances vs. Oklahoma in the regular season. Can she improve on those showings in today's joust?

2:15 p.m.: The Sooners are on the prowl, seeking a fifth-straight Women's College World Series title. To get there, they'll have to down host of high-profile programs, including rivals Texas. About 45 minutes from first pitch, Oklahoma appears to be up for the challenge.

How to watch Texas vs. Oklahoma softball

  • Start time: 3 p.m. ET
  • TV channel: ABC
  • Live stream: ESPN+, Fubo

The match between Texas and Oklahoma will air on ABC. First pitch will take place at 3 p.m. ET from Devon Park in Oklahoma City. Alternate broadcasts can be found on Fubo and ESPN+, the former of which runs a free trial.

MORE: How Texas hurler Teagan Kavan is connected to Caitlin Clark 

Women's College World Series schedule 2025

Saturday, May 31

GameMatchupTime (ET)TV channel
Game 7Texas vs. Oklahoma3 p.m.ABC
Game 8Texas Tech vs. UCLA7 p.m.ESPN

Sunday, June 1

GameMatchupTime (ET)TV channel
Game 9TBA vs. TBA3 p.m.ABC
Game 10TBA vs. TBA7 p.m.ESPN2