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Texas Softball Remains No. 3 in National Poll
Longhorns sweep South Carolina but don't jump Tennessee or Texas Tech
Published on Mar. 10, 2026
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Despite sweeping No. 23 South Carolina in their opening SEC series, the Texas Longhorns softball team remains at No. 3 in the latest National Fastpitch Coaches Association poll. The Longhorns (22-1, 3-0) are still behind No. 1 Tennessee and No. 2 Texas Tech, though they received no first-place votes.
Why it matters
The rankings reflect the continued dominance of the SEC, with five of the top six teams coming from the conference. Texas softball is looking to make a statement in the highly competitive SEC as conference play begins.
The details
Texas swept aside South Carolina this past weekend but did not receive any first-place votes and remained at No. 3 in the poll with 712 total points. Tennessee received 30 of the 31 first-place votes and is ranked No. 1, while Texas Tech is at No. 2. The Longhorns will next face Ole Miss in a three-game SEC series starting on Friday.
- Texas (22-1, 3-0) swept No. 23 South Carolina in its opening SEC series this past weekend in Columbia, S.C.
- The latest NFCA poll was released on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
- Texas will play a nonconference game against East Texas A&M on Wednesday before opening the Ole Miss series on Friday.
The players
Texas Longhorns softball
The women's softball team representing the University of Texas at Austin.
Tennessee
The No. 1 ranked team in the latest NFCA poll, receiving 30 of the 31 first-place votes.
Texas Tech
The No. 2 ranked team in the latest NFCA poll, receiving the remaining first-place vote.
Ole Miss
The Longhorns' next opponent, an SEC rival with an 18-8 record and 0-3 in conference play.
South Carolina
The No. 23 ranked team that Texas swept in their opening SEC series.
What’s next
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