How the SEC’s softball dominance could carry it through to the Women’s College World Series
The Oklahoman’s Jenni Carlson shares the top storylines she’s following through the NCAA softball tournament, starting with the SEC’s biggest strengths.
The Women’s College World Series dreams that Texas and Clemson softball brought with them into the 2025 season now come down to a single game.
After splitting the first two games of their best-of-three series in the Austin Super Regional, the Tigers and the host Longhorns will square off for a decisive third game Saturday night in the 2025 NCAA tournament, with the winner advancing to Oklahoma City for the WCWS.
Texas, the tournament’s No. 6 seed, fought off elimination Friday night with a 7-5 victory in 10 innings against No. 11 seed Clemson, which had taken the first game of the series 7-4 on Thursday. Leighann Goode had a team-high three hits, two RBIs and two runs for the Longhorns in Friday’s win.
Texas is aiming to get back to the WCWS for the third time in the past four seasons, with the previous two trips both ending with losses in the championship series. Clemson, which began playing Division I softball only five years ago, is in the super regionals for the third time in four years and is trying to make it to the WCWS for the first time.
Here’s how to watch the final game of the Austin Super Regional between Texas and Clemson softball, including the TV channel and start time:
Watch Texas vs. Clemson softball Game 3 with ESPN+
What TV channel is Texas vs Clemson softball on today?
The third game of the Austin Super Regional between Texas and Clemson will air on ESPN. Streaming options include the ESPN app (requires a cable login), ESPN+ and Fubo, the last of which offers a free trial.
Texas vs Clemson softball start time
- Date: Saturday, May 24
- Time: 9. PM and
- Location: Red & Charline McCombs Field (Austin, Texas)
The third and final game of the Austin Super Regional series between Texas and Clemson is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. ET at Red & Charline McCombs Field in Austin, Texas, the Longhorns’ home ballpark.
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Texas softball schedule 2025
Here’s a look at the Longhorns’ NCAA tournament run to this point. To see their full schedule, click here.
Austin Regional
- Friday, May 16: No. 6 Texas 10, Eastern Illinois 2
- Saturday, May 17: No. 6 Texas, Michigan 4
- Sunday, May 18: No. 6 Texas 9, UCF 0
Austin Super Regional
- Thursday, May 22: No. 11 Clemson 7, No. 6 Texas 4
- Friday, May 23: No. 6 Texas 7, No. 11 Clemson 5 (10 innings)
- Saturday, May 24: No. 6 Texas vs. No. 11 Clemson
Clemson softball schedule 2025
Here’s a look at the Tigers’ NCAA tournament run to this point. To see their full schedule, click here.
Clemson Regional
- Friday, May 16: No. 11 Clemson 10, USC Upstate 2
- Saturday, May 17: No. 11 Clemson 1, Northwestern 0
- Sunday, May 18: No. 11 Clemson 5, Kentucky 1
Austin Super Regional
- Thursday, May 22: No. 11 Clemson 7, No. 6 Texas 4
- Friday, May 23: No. 6 Texas 7, No. 11 Clemson 5 (10 innings)
- Saturday, May 24: No. 6 Texas vs. No. 11 Clemson
Women’s College World Series schedule
- Women’s College World Series: May 29 through June 2
- WCWS finals: June 4 through June 5/6
