No. 2 Texas Longhorns Rally in Extra Innings Against No. 8 Oklahoma

Texas scores three runs late to force extra innings, then walk off in the 10th for the win.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 1:37pm

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The No. 2 Texas Longhorns overcame a slow start and silenced Oklahoma Sooners bats to rally for a 4-3 victory in extra innings. Texas trailed for most of the game but scored three runs late to tie it in the 9th, then won it in the 10th on a walk-off hit by Ashton Larson.

Why it matters

This was a key conference matchup between two top-10 teams, with Texas securing its third straight Southeastern Conference series win. The Longhorns showed resilience to come back from a deficit and win in dramatic fashion, boosting their hopes for a strong postseason run.

The details

Texas starting pitcher Cam Johnson dominated the Longhorns lineup for five scoreless innings, striking out eight. But Texas chipped away late, scoring three runs in the final three frames to force extra innings. In the 10th, Texas shortstop Temo Beccera scored the winning run on Larson's walk-off hit.

  • The game was played on Saturday night at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, Texas.
  • Texas and Oklahoma will play the series finale on Sunday at 4 p.m. CT.

The players

Ashton Larson

Texas outfielder who hit the game-winning RBI in the 10th inning.

Cam Johnson

Oklahoma starting pitcher who dominated Texas for five scoreless innings.

Carson Tinney

Texas catcher who hit a sacrifice fly to drive in a run in the 7th inning.

Jim Schlossnagle

Texas head coach who praised Tinney's clutch hitting in a big moment.

Temo Beccera

Texas shortstop who scored the winning run in the 10th inning.

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What they’re saying

“We fought so hard as a team throughout the entire night. Luke [Harrison] did an incredible job, and then [Sam Cozart] backing up on the pitching and our offense just continue to fight — So to come up in that spot was awesome.”

— Ashton Larson, Texas outfielder

“I thought there was a chance it was gonna get out, but I knew the wind wasn't gonna be my friend. Unfortunately, it wasn't, but I'm happy we gotta run in.”

— Carson Tinney, Texas catcher

“The thing that I'm so fired up about Carson tonight is really that those have been his best swings in big moments against good pitchers. To get a good swing off with a runner at third base — I'm really fired up for him.”

— Jim Schlossnagle, Texas head coach

What’s next

Texas will look to complete the series sweep against Oklahoma on Sunday at 4 p.m. CT.

The takeaway

This comeback win showcases the resilience and clutch hitting of the No. 2 Texas Longhorns, who rallied late to defeat a tough Oklahoma squad and take another key conference series. The Longhorns are proving to be a force to be reckoned with as they continue their push towards the postseason.