Texas Softball Dominates Bevo Classic with Five Wins

No. 2 Longhorns rack up 45 runs, 43 hits, and 5 home runs in home tournament

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The No. 2 Texas softball team capped off a perfect weekend at the Bevo Classic, beating Ohio State 7-4 and Northern Illinois 9-1 on Sunday. The Longhorns racked up 45 runs, 43 hits, and 5 home runs across 5 games in the tournament, including a record-setting home run by senior catcher Reese Atwood.

Why it matters

Texas softball is off to a strong 9-1 start to the season, showcasing their offensive firepower and depth of talent. The Longhorns' dominant performance at their home tournament should boost their confidence and momentum heading into a tough upcoming schedule against ranked opponents.

The details

In Sunday's win over Ohio State, freshman Hannah Wells hit her third home run of the season, while Atwood and freshman Alisa Sneed led the team with 2 RBIs each. Sophomore pitcher Cambria Salmon earned the win, holding the Buckeyes to 4 hits and 2 runs. Against Northern Illinois, ace Teagan Kavan struck out a season-high 12 batters in a complete-game shutout. Freshman MaTaia Lawson had a team-high 3 RBIs, and Katie Stewart and Jaycie Nichols each hit their first career home runs.

  • The Longhorns opened the Bevo Classic with an 11-0 win over Abilene Christian on Thursday.
  • On Friday, Texas beat Ohio State 14-6 and Syracuse 14-0.
  • Sunday's games against Ohio State and Northern Illinois were originally scheduled for Saturday but were postponed due to rain.

The players

Reese Atwood

A senior catcher for Texas who set the program's all-time home run record during the tournament.

Teagan Kavan

The Longhorns' ace pitcher who earned a complete-game shutout against Northern Illinois, striking out a season-high 12 batters.

Hannah Wells

A freshman who hit her third home run of the season in the win over Ohio State.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“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

Texas travels to the DeMarini Invitational at Stanford this weekend, where the team will face No. 15 Arizona and No. 12 Stanford on Friday in a doubleheader.

The takeaway

Texas softball has shown its offensive firepower and depth of talent in the early part of the season, dominating its home tournament. The Longhorns' strong start should give them confidence and momentum heading into a challenging upcoming schedule against ranked opponents.