Atwood sets program's career home run record in No. 2 Softball's run-rule victory

Reese Atwood breaks 13-year-old program record with 59th career home run in 11-0 win over Abilene Christian

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Highlighted by senior Reese Atwood's program-record 59th career home run, No. 2 Texas Softball won its home opener 11-0 (5 inn.) against Abilene Christian on Thursday night at McCombs Field. Atwood hit a two-run blast in the bottom of the fourth to establish a new program record, surpassing the previous mark set by Taylor Hoagland in 2013. Freshman RHP Hannah Wells and senior RHP Citlaly Gutierrez combined for a two-hit shutout, marking the Texas pitching staff's third-consecutive shutout.

Why it matters

Atwood's record-breaking performance is a significant milestone for the Texas softball program, showcasing the team's offensive firepower and the individual excellence of one of its star players. The win also extends the Longhorns' shutout streak, highlighting the strength of the team's pitching staff.

The details

Atwood hit her 59th career home run, a two-run blast in the bottom of the fourth inning, to break the program's 13-year-old record previously held by Taylor Hoagland. Wells (2-1) earned the win in her third career start, tossing 4.0 scoreless frames and allowing just one hit while fanning five. Gutierrez took over in the fifth and held Abilene Christian to one base hit. Texas' offense was led by Atwood, Leighann Goode, and Hannah Wells, who all homered in the game.

  • On February 13, 2026, Reese Atwood broke the program's career home run record.

The players

Reese Atwood

A senior on the Texas Softball team who broke the program's career home run record with her 59th career long ball.

Taylor Hoagland

The previous holder of the Texas Softball program's career home run record, which Atwood surpassed.

Hannah Wells

A freshman right-handed pitcher for Texas Softball who earned the win in the game, tossing 4.0 scoreless innings and allowing just one hit.

Citlaly Gutierrez

A senior right-handed pitcher for Texas Softball who took over in the fifth inning and held Abilene Christian to one base hit.

Leighann Goode

A senior on the Texas Softball team who hit a two-run home run in the first inning and finished the game 2-for-3 with three RBIs.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The Longhorns continue the Bevo Classic with a doubleheader on Friday, facing Ohio State at 5 p.m. CT followed by Syracuse at 7:30 p.m. Both games will be available on SEC Network+.

The takeaway

Reese Atwood's record-breaking performance highlights the offensive firepower and individual excellence of the Texas Softball team, which has now recorded three consecutive shutouts to start the season.