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No. 15 A&M Upsets No. 1 Texas, Ends 29-Game Win Streak
Aggies rally in sixth inning to take down top-ranked Longhorns in Austin
Mar. 29, 2026 at 10:12pm
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A fractured, cubist-inspired illustration captures the intensity and drama of the upset softball victory by No. 15 Texas A&M over No. 1 Texas.Austin TodayNo. 15 Texas A&M softball pulled off a 9-7 upset of No. 1 Texas on Sunday, ending the Longhorns' school-record 29-game win streak. The Aggies jumped out to an early 4-1 lead and then broke the game open with a big sixth inning, scoring five runs to take a 9-3 advantage. Texas mounted a late rally, but A&M held on for the victory.
Why it matters
This win over the nation's top-ranked team is a major boost to A&M's resume and NCAA tournament hopes. The Aggies have struggled against their in-state rivals in recent years, so this victory over the Longhorns is especially meaningful. It also snaps Texas' lengthy win streak, which had been the longest in the country.
The details
A&M got off to a fast start, with sophomore catcher Ariel Kowalewski driving in a run with a double and senior designated player Micaela Wark hitting a two-run homer in the first inning. Sophomore shortstop KK Dement then led off the second with a solo shot to make it 4-1. The Aggies broke the game open in the sixth, as Dement, Kowalewski and others drove in runs to extend the lead to 9-3. Texas mounted a late rally, scoring four runs in the seventh, but A&M was able to hold on for the upset victory.
- The game was played on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
- A&M's last regular-season win over Texas was in 2009.
The players
Texas A&M Softball
The No. 15 ranked Texas A&M softball team, who pulled off the upset victory over No. 1 Texas.
Texas Longhorns
The No. 1 ranked Texas softball team, who saw their 29-game win streak snapped with the loss to A&M.
Ariel Kowalewski
The A&M sophomore catcher who had a pair of RBI hits in the game.
Micaela Wark
The A&M senior designated player who hit a two-run homer in the first inning.
KK Dement
The A&M sophomore shortstop who hit a solo homer in the second inning and drove in two more runs in the sixth.
What’s next
A&M will look to build on this big win when they host Georgia on Thursday, April 2.
The takeaway
This upset victory over the nation's top-ranked team is a major statement win for the No. 15 Aggies, who have struggled against their in-state rivals in recent years. It snaps Texas' lengthy win streak and boosts A&M's NCAA tournament resume.
