Texas A&M Softball's Kate Munnerlyn Tosses Perfect Game in Run-Rule Victory

Munnerlyn faced the minimum 15 batters in the 8-0 win over Kennesaw State

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Texas A&M's Kate Munnerlyn tossed the program's first perfect game in 21 years in an 8-0 run-rule victory over Kennesaw State on Friday night at Davis Diamond. Munnerlyn faced the minimum 15 batters in the game.

Why it matters

Perfect games are extremely rare in softball, with only a handful occurring each season across all levels of play. This achievement highlights Munnerlyn's dominant pitching performance and the strength of the Texas A&M softball program.

The details

Munnerlyn struck out 9 batters and did not allow a single baserunner in the 5-inning victory. This was the first perfect game for Texas A&M since 2005 and just the 4th in program history.

  • The perfect game occurred on Friday, March 2, 2026.

The players

Kate Munnerlyn

A pitcher for the Texas A&M softball team who tossed the program's first perfect game in 21 years.

Texas A&M

The university's softball program, which has now recorded 4 perfect games in its history.

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What they’re saying

“Kate was absolutely dominant today. To throw a perfect game is an incredible accomplishment at any level.”

— Jo Evans, Texas A&M Softball Head Coach (Texas A&M Athletics)

What’s next

Munnerlyn and the Aggies will look to continue their strong start to the season as they take on additional non-conference opponents before beginning SEC play.

The takeaway

This perfect game performance showcases the talent and depth of the Texas A&M softball program, which continues to be one of the top teams in the country year after year.