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Texas A&M Softball Hosts Texas A&M Invitational
Aggies look to rebound after mixed results at Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic
Published on Feb. 26, 2026
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No. 13 Texas A&M softball team will host the four-day Texas A&M Invitational tournament in College Station, Texas. After a 3-3 performance at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic, the Aggies aim to get back on track against opponents like Houston, Kennesaw State, Louisiana, and Saint Mary's before starting Southeastern Conference play.
Why it matters
The Texas A&M Invitational will give the Aggies a chance to fine-tune their game and build momentum heading into the challenging SEC schedule. The team has shown flashes of strong offense and pitching, but needs to find more consistency ahead of conference play.
The details
At the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic, the Aggies split their six games, losing to ranked opponents Oregon, Nebraska, and UCLA while defeating No. 14 Duke. The team's offense has been sporadic, scoring 33 runs in the six games, with 11 coming against Duke. Senior third baseman Kennedy Powell has a 19-game on-base streak, while sophomore center fielder Frankie Vrazel had a strong tournament performance. The Aggies' pitching has been up-and-down, with senior Grace Sparks and sophomore Sydney Lessentine both struggling at times.
- The Texas A&M Invitational will begin on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
- The Aggies will face Houston in their first game of the tournament, with first pitch set for 6 p.m. at Davis Diamond.
The players
Grace Sparks
A senior right-handed pitcher for Texas A&M who recorded nine strikeouts in 6.1 innings on February 20.
Sydney Lessentine
A sophomore right-handed pitcher for Texas A&M who gave up a season-high five earned runs in the team's loss against UCLA.
Kennedy Powell
A senior third baseman for Texas A&M who is currently on a 19-game on-base streak.
Frankie Vrazel
A sophomore center fielder for Texas A&M who had a strong performance at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic, recording nine hits, four RBIs, and two runs.
Nevaeh Brown
A sophomore right-handed pitcher for Houston who threw a 10-0 shutout victory against Louisiana on February 22.
What’s next
The Texas A&M Invitational will give the Aggies a preview of their conference schedule format, as they will face multiple opponents over the four-day tournament.
The takeaway
The Texas A&M Invitational presents an opportunity for the Aggies to find consistency in their offense and pitching before the challenging SEC schedule begins. A strong performance in the tournament could provide the team with much-needed momentum heading into conference play.
