No. 1 Texas Longhorns Host Rival No. 15 Texas A&M in Lone Star Showdown

The top-ranked Longhorns welcome the Aggies to Austin for a three-game conference series.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 10:00am

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The undefeated and top-ranked Texas Longhorns softball team will host their in-state rival, the No. 15 Texas A&M Aggies, in a highly anticipated three-game conference series this weekend. The Longhorns, who have won 27 straight games, will look to continue their dominant season against the Aggies, who have found success in SEC play so far this year.

Why it matters

This matchup between the two top Texas programs is always a highly anticipated event, as the Lone Star Showdown between the Longhorns and Aggies is one of the fiercest rivalries in college sports. The winner of this series will gain bragging rights and momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season.

The details

The Longhorns, led by their powerful offense, will face off against an Aggies pitching staff that has been solid this season. Texas A&M's ace, sophomore Sydney Lessentine, will look to slow down the Longhorns' lineup, which has been nearly unstoppable. The series will be a true test for both teams as they compete for positioning in the SEC standings.

  • The series begins on Friday, March 27 at 6 p.m. CT.
  • The second game is scheduled for Saturday, March 28 on ESPN2.
  • The series finale will be played on Sunday, March 29 on ESPN.

The players

Texas Longhorns

The top-ranked team in the country, the Texas Longhorns have been dominant this season, winning 27 straight games and establishing themselves as one of the top programs in college softball.

Texas A&M Aggies

The No. 15 Texas A&M Aggies have found success in SEC play, posting a 5-1 conference record so far this season. They will look to upset their in-state rival and gain ground in the SEC standings.

Sydney Lessentine

The Aggies' sophomore ace, Lessentine has been the leader of their pitching staff, posting a 2.43 ERA and 0.82 WHIP in 19 appearances this season.

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What they’re saying

“This is always one of the most anticipated matchups of the season. The Lone Star Showdown between Texas and Texas A&M is a true rivalry game, and we're excited to host the Aggies in Austin this weekend.”

— Mike White, Texas Longhorns Head Coach

“We know we're going up against one of the best teams in the country, but our team is ready for the challenge. We're looking forward to competing against the Longhorns and seeing where we stack up.”

— Trisha Ford, Texas A&M Aggies Head Coach

What’s next

The winner of this series will gain momentum and positioning in the SEC standings as the regular season winds down.

The takeaway

This highly anticipated matchup between the top-ranked Longhorns and the No. 15 Aggies is a true showcase of the talent and intensity of college softball's fiercest in-state rivalry. The series will be a true test for both teams as they compete for conference supremacy.