Texas Longhorns Softball Dominates Houston Cougars

The defending national champions extend their winning streak to 14 games.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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The No. 3 Texas Longhorns softball team defeated the Houston Cougars 9-1 in five innings on Friday night in the Longhorn Invitational. The Longhorns entered the game off a dominant midweek win over Southeastern Louisiana and have now won 14 consecutive games.

Why it matters

Texas Longhorns softball is one of the top programs in the country, and this win extends their impressive winning streak as they prepare to open SEC play against South Carolina next weekend.

The details

The Longhorns scored 9 runs in 5 innings to defeat the Houston Cougars in a lopsided victory. This comes after the Longhorns swept the DeMarini Invitational and won a midweek game against Southeastern Louisiana.

  • The game took place on Friday night, February 28, 2026.
  • The Longhorns have now won 14 consecutive games.

The players

Texas Longhorns

The No. 3 ranked softball team in the country, the defending national champions.

Houston Cougars

The opponent for the Longhorns in this Longhorn Invitational game.

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What’s next

The Longhorns will face South Carolina next weekend to open SEC play.

The takeaway

Texas Longhorns softball continues to dominate, extending their winning streak to 14 games as they prepare for a tough SEC schedule.