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3 days ago
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Texas Longhorns power couple pushes each other in football, softball
It has been a long, hard year for CJ Baxter. The Texas Longhorns running back injured his knee in last year's fall camp and missed the entire 2024 season. But another University of Texas star athlete has been helping the Florida native with his comeback. Baxter's girlfriend is UT Softball star Mia Scott. The newly minted national champion played with a torn ACL in the Women's College World Series. On that injured knew, Scott hit a grand slam in the national title clinching game and was named to the WCWS All-Tournament Team. According to Baxter, Scott has been motivating him through his own rehab. "She pushed me," Baxter said after practice on Thursday. "When there were days I didn't want to get up and feel amazing, she made me get up." Baxter says he was amazed at Scott's toughness in the WCWS. "She's tough," he said. "She played on the torn ACL. I don't know how she did it. But she's super tough." The competitive pair have a friendly rivalry over their knee injury common bond. "She's always messing with me about it," Baxter said. "She'll be like, 'How come I can play on it but you can't?' But, I mean, she didn't have surgery. She was able to do it. I had surgery. I had a little set back." Forecast to be the lead back last season, before tearing both his LCL and ACL, Baxter was recently named to the Doak Walker Award Watch List. The Doak Walker is given to the best running back in the nation. The best motivation Scott has given Baxter is sitting in their bedroom. "Since she's won the national championship, her trophy is on my nightstand," he said. "Every morning when I wake up, that's the first thing I see. She's like, I got to go win one." The Orlando, FL back says he's ready to go this season. "I joked with my dad I was more excited to get tackled than score a touchdown," he said. "I feel great. One day at a time is the big saying I like to say every day.' Baxter is happy to be back and ready after missing a year's worth of football. 'I'm not even going to sit here and sugar coat it," he said. "The first two months were brutal sitting at home and watching the games from my couch because I couldn't move around as much, it was hard for me to watch football. But man, when I look back on it now, of course I'm not glad I got injured, but I'm grateful for what it did for me, mentally, physically and spiritually." If Baxter is back to 100%, he could have a huge season. 'I feel like I put in the work in my rehab not to have any doubts, I haven't doubted myself at all,' Baxter said. Follow us on X/Twitter at @LonghornsWire. This article originally appeared on Longhorns Wire: Texas Football star gets motivation from his softball star girlfriend
USA Today
20-06-2025
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- USA Today
Texas Longhorns softball star Mia Scott turns pro
Mia Scott Is taking her game to the next level Mia Scott in the Women's College World Series Championship Finals WITH A TORN ACL 👏◽️ 8 AB◽️ 5 H◽️ 4 R◽️ 5 RBI◽️ 2 HR◽️ 2 BB Mia Scott, a key piece of the Texas Longhorns national championship-winning squad, is going pro. The Texas native was selected by the Volts of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League from the Reserve Athlete Pool. She will be joining the Volts during the AUSL's inaugural season. Former Longhorns legend Cat Osterman is the general manager for the Volts. Currently, the ASLU consists of four teams that are touring across the country. The teams compete in a 24-game regular season, followed by a three-game championship series. After one year without a host city, that will change in 2026. Then, the league is expected to move to a city-based league. They will have help from MLB, which has invested heavily in the league. As the league grows, Scott will be one of the most well-known players. The former Longhorn is coming off a stellar college career. In 225 games, the Angleton High School product posted a .402 batting average while driving in 186 runs. She also made headlines with her power, as 99 of her 314 hits went for extra base. During her time at Texas, Scott also added to her trophy case. That includes multiple All-American and Women's College World Series All-Tournament Team honors. Regardless of the opponent, Scott was a force at the plate and one of the best at her position in the country. While her statistics go on for pages, Texas underwent one of its best runs during Scott's tenure. With the Longhorns, Scott reached the Women's College World Series Championship series three times. Her defensive skills helped make the magic number the third time. Now, she will look to build on her success in the next chapter of her softball career. Regardless of the future, Scott, a Longhorn legend, will have many eyes watching where her professional career takes her. Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) at @LonghornsWire.
Yahoo
15-06-2025
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Texas Longhorns light the tower with first College World Series championship
The post Texas Longhorns light the tower with first College World Series championship appeared first on ClutchPoints. After years of heartbreak and near-misses, the Texas Longhorns softball team finally completed the climb. With a dominant 10-4 win over Texas Tech on Friday night in Game 3 of the Women's College World Series championship series, the Longhorns captured their first-ever national title and put an emphatic end to years of waiting. Advertisement It was Texas' eighth trip to the WCWS and the third time in the past four seasons they'd reached the championship round. But unlike in 2022 and 2023—when they fell to Oklahoma—this time, they refused to be denied. Texas came out swinging early and never looked back. The offense exploded for five runs in the first inning, capped off by a three-run blast from Leighann Goode. Mia Scott delivered the knockout punch just an inning later with a grand slam, a moment that sent the Texas dugout into a frenzy. On the mound, sophomore ace Teagan Kavan once again showed why she's been the heart and soul of the Longhorns this postseason. She tossed 31 2/3 innings in the WCWS without allowing an earned run, a tournament record, and went 4-0 with a save along the way. Her dominance earned her the WCWS Most Outstanding Player award. Texas softball brings a National Championship to Austin © DOUG HOKE/THEOKLAHOMAN 'It means the world,' Kavan said on ESPN after the game. 'I'm so happy for this team. We did it.' Advertisement The title is also a monumental achievement for head coach Mike White. After coming up short twice in the finals, White finally got his Gatorade bath and the national recognition he has long deserved. 'It's surreal,' White said in a postgame interview. 'We've worked so hard to get to this point. These girls showed so much fight, and I couldn't be prouder.' Scott, whose impact throughout her career has been immense, delivered one of the most clutch performances of her life in the final. Her grand slam not only padded the lead but also put an exclamation mark on an already stellar WCWS run. Texas Tech, meanwhile, was forced to pull star pitcher NiJaree Canady after just one inning. After throwing 686 consecutive pitches dating back to the start of Super Regionals, she simply ran out of gas at the worst possible time. Not even the support of Patrick and Brittany Mahomes in the stands could swing the momentum back in the Red Raiders' favor. Advertisement With the win, Kavan also surpassed Longhorn legend Cat Osterman for the most wins in WCWS history for Texas. And with Kavan only a sophomore, she's just getting started. After years of falling just short, the Longhorns have finally reached the mountaintop—and lit the tower in championship gold. Related: Former NCAA athletes to be paid $2.8 billion for lost NIL earnings Related: NCAA conference commissioners applaud House settlement that 'prioritizes fairness'
CBS News
07-06-2025
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- CBS News
Texas beats Texas Tech 10-4 in game 3 of WCWS to win its 1st national championship
Finally, Texas has broken through. Mia Scott hit a grand slam, Teagan Kavan won again, and Texas defeated Texas Tech 10-4 in Game 3 of the Women's College World Series championship series on Friday night to claim its first national title. Texas had lost to Oklahoma in the championship series two of the previous three years. Oklahoma was one of the teams Texas beat on its way to the championship. And Texas coach Mike White finally won in his ninth World Series trip between his coaching stints at Oregon and Texas. "I'm still trying to process the whole thing," White said. "Actually, it's something you dream about." Kavan, a sophomore, allowed no earned runs in all 31 2/3 innings she pitched at the World Series. She went 4-0 with a save in the World Series for the Longhorns and was named Most Outstanding Player. She was happy to win it for White in the Longhorns' first year playing in the Southeastern Conference. "Without coach White, I don't know if we're here," she said. "He's the best. He's so competitive. He wants it just as bad as we do, of course. And he pushes us to be better every day. He makes me a better pitcher mentally and physically. And so there's no one else I'd rather play for. He's the bomb, and I'm glad we got it done for him." Leighann Goode hit a 3-run homer, Kayden Henry had three hits and Scott, Reese Atwood and Katie Stewart each had two hits for Texas (56-12). Texas Tech star pitcher NiJaree Canady, who had thrown every pitch for the Red Raiders through their first five World Series games, was pulled after one inning in Game 3. The two-time National Fastpitch Coaches Association Pitcher of the Year gave up five runs on five hits and only threw 25 pitches. The loss came after she signed an NIL deal worth more than $1 million for the second straight year. Not even support from former Texas Tech football star Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany, who were in attendance, could put the Red Raiders (54-14) over the top. Canady's night started like many of her others, as she struck out the first batter she faced. After that, she didn't resemble the pitcher entered the game leading the nation in wins and ERA. Goode's homer in the first put the Longhorns up 5-0. Texas Tech coach Gerry Glasco said he was pleased with Canady's effort throughout the season, but he pushed her a bit too far. "If I had a game in two days, that's who I want beside me to go to war with," he said. "She's an unbelievable talent." Scott's blast came in the fourth inning and gave Texas a 10-0 lead. Hailey Toney was a bright spot for the Red Raiders. She singled to knock in two runs in the fifth, then singled to knock in another run in the seventh. It was a surprise run for the Red Raiders. Glasco left Louisiana to coach at Texas Tech this season. The team only had three returning players and had to mix a group of newcomers together. They won the Big 12 regular season and tournament titles and reached the World Series for the first time. "To end up in this position, playing for the national title, making it go all the way to three games -- just a historic season, and I'm really proud of my team and the effort that they give us from top to bottom," Glasco said.
New York Times
07-06-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Women's College World Series championship: Texas beats Texas Tech for program's first national title
In their eighth trip to the WCWS, the Longhorns finally win a national championship, beating the Red Raiders Imagn Images Texas has won the college softball national title. After finishing as the national runners-up two times in the previous three years, the Longhorns have their first title with a 10-4 win over Texas Tech at the Women's College World Series. It came in Texas' eighth trip to the WCWS. It's also Texas coach Mike White's first title as the Longhorns scored five runs in the first inning and led the rest of the way. A three-run home run by Leighann Goode and a grand slam by Mia Scott sparked the Texas offense, and Teagan Kavan was brilliant in the circle. GO FURTHER Texas thumps Texas Tech for first Women's College World Series championship in program history Connections: Sports Edition Spot the pattern. Connect the terms Find the hidden link between sports terms All right, all right, all right. FINALLY! Mike White gets his Gatorade bath!!! He said it's a "surreal" moment, and I can't even imagine. What a long road to finally get to the top and what an impact he has had on this sport. What an insanely incredible career for Mia Scott. She provided firepower on both sides of the ball her entire career and showed up on the biggest state here in OKC. If there were co-MOPs, she would have joined Teagan Kavan. Your WCWS MVP: Teagan Kavan. Her 31-2/3 innings without an earned run is a tournament record, and she has been invaluable to this team from the moment she stepped into the circle with the Longhorns. So, so awesome to see, all with her grandma Miney watching over her. The Longhorns had a bit of a roller-coaster year, especially in the last month of the season. Even in the Super Regionals, Clemson had this Texas team on the ropes until the very last second. This has been utter grit from the Longhorns all postseason, and the moment is finally theirs. That's a huge win for Texas, obviously — and a major one for Longhorns ace Tegan Kavan, too. With the win Friday, Kavan passed Cat Osterman for most wins (six) at the WCWS in Texas softball history. Osterman is widely considered one of the best players in the history of college softball to never win a national championship. Given that the righty is just a sophomore, it's likely she'll be able to pad that record the next couple of years. IT'S OVER! TEXAS HAS FINALLY DONE IT! The first-ever championship in program history for the Longhorns, and a long-awaited title for legendary coach Mike White. What an all-around performance from the Longhorns tonight, and they've finally overcome the demons that have haunted them in this WCWS for the last few years. Any chance we could get Judge Wilken to rule on how dumb the obstruction rule (and endless reviews) are? It's only 7:20 on the West Coast, I'm sure she's still awake It was definitely a risky move by Mihyia Davis to go on a ball that was in short left field, right in front of Katie Stewart. And while the rule is that the fielder has to allow a lane for the runner to get to the base, Mia Scott already had the ball in her glove by the time Davis got to the bag, so she can do whatever she wants at that point. This is a big call if this obstruction rule stands. It doesn't stand. It wouldn't be a WCWS championship game without an obstruction call. This is the wackiest WCWS ever, and you cannot convince me otherwise! Oh my, Katie Stewart just went ALL OUT for that one against the wall. She went full speed into the left-field wall in foul territory to take in that ball off the bat of Alexa Langeliers, and she just bounced off of that thing like it was nothing. She has made some great plays this entire tournament but has kind of flown under the radar. Now that we're in the seventh, the run rule does not matter: These are the last licks for Texas Tech against Teagan Kavan and Texas, as we have another pinch hitter for the Red Raiders. One interesting thing I've noticed is that some of these Texas Tech hitters are going with split grips on their bats, especially the lefties. It helps to have a little more bat control and shortens up your swing, which helps against a pitcher with the speed and movement of Kavan. T7 - Texas 10, Texas Tech 3 The Red Raiders will need a HUGE rally to keep this one going. Here we go. If you didn't think Kayden Henry was fast, she just stretched a misplayed ball by shortstop Hailey Toney that dribbled into the outfield into a double, with ease. Keep in mind, with the Longhorns coming up to the plate, they need just one run to end this thing and claim the national championship. They have newly anointed program single-season hits leader Ashton Maloney coming to the plate to get things going. B6 - Texas 10, Texas Tech 3 Teagan Kavan settles things back down and still hasn't allowed an earned run in this WCWS. Texas is three outs away from a title and can avoid the top of the seventh with a run here in the bottom of the sixth to walk it off.
