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2025 Texas vs Colorado State

Texas Longhorn Softball Defeats CSU 18-2 At Hillenbrand Invitational

Texas Longhorn Softball Defeats CSU 18-2 At Hillenbrand Invitational

After losing earlier in the day Friday, Texas rebounded in a big way, defeating Colorado State 18-2 at the 2025 Hillenbrand Invitational in Tucson, Arizona.

Feb 22, 2025 by Matt Cannizzaro
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Minutes after seeing their undefeated start to the 2025 collegiate softball season come to an end against Stanford at the 2025 Hillenbrand Invitational in Tucson, Arizona, the Texas Longhorns took out any disappointment they may have had on the Colorado State Rams.

Ranked No. 1 in the latest ESPN.com/USA Softball Poll, Texas (12-1) scored in every opportunity during the shortened five-inning game against Colorado State (4-7), pulling away for good with nine runs in the top of the fourth inning.

The final score Friday afternoon at Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium ended up being 18-2. The performance was the most runs Texas has scored in a game this season.

The matchup with Colorado State was the second of five games Texas will play this weekend at the Hillenbrand Invitational, and the two teams will meet again Sunday at 11 a.m. Eastern.

The Longhorns tallied 13 hits against the Rams, including four home runs, two of which were hit by junior Reese Atwood. 

Atwood was 3 for 3 in the game with five RBIs and three runs scored. Redshirt junior Ashton Maloney also had three hits for the Longhorns.

The pitching duties in the win went to senior right-hander Mac Morgan (3-0), who picked up her third victory of the year. She pitched all five innings against the Rams, giving up two runs on two hits, while walking two and striking out one. She faced 18 batters.

The losing pitcher Friday afternoon was junior right-hander Giselle Bentley (1-5). She lasted 3 1/3 innings against Texas, giving up nine runs on nine hits, while walking three and striking out two. She was one of three pitchers in the circle for Colorado State.

Offensively for the Rams, both hits came in the second inning. Freshman Kyra Smith hit a single and then scored on a home run by sophomore infielder Jailey Wilson.

The 2025 edition of the Hillenbrand Invitational is taking place at Hillenbrand Stadium, home of the Arizona softball team, from Feb. 20-23, and includes Arizona, Colorado State, Stanford, UC Davis and 2024 national runner-up Texas.

Arizona has been a gracious host to start the 2025 season, welcoming teams to Tucson for a series of events – the Candrea Classic (Feb. 6-9), Bear Down Fiesta (Feb. 13-16) and Hillenbrand Invitational (Feb. 20-23).

Up next for Texas will be a meeting with UC Davis on Saturday at noon Eastern, while Colorado State will turn right around and play host Arizona on Friday night at 9 p.m. Eastern. 

To see the complete schedule for the 2025 Hillenbrand Invitational, click here.

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Final Stats From Texas Longhorn Softball 18-2 Win Over Colorado State

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Texas Vs. Colorado State Game Ends Early, Longhorns Win 18-2

There's nothing happening for the Rams in the bottom of the fifth inning. This one is over. Texas wins 18-2.

Texas Softball Builds On Lead Over Colorado State At Hillenbrand Invitational, Longhorns Lead 18-2

Texas is able to load the bases with two outs, and the flood gates open once again.

Four consecutive walks bring in the first run, making it 16-2.

Then sophomore Adayah Wallace singles to right field to bring in two more runs, making it 18-2.

Freshman right-hander Karlie Cooledge comes in to pitch for Colorado State with runners on first and third and two outs. She ends the inning with a strikeout.

Texas Longhorns Softball Leads Colorado State 15-2

A singles and three consecutive walks after the grand slam leads to another Texas run in the fourth inning.

Going into the bottom of the fourth, Texas is ahead 15-2.

No Relief For Colorado State, Texas Softball Piles On Runs In Fourth Inning

Saugstad isn't having much better luck against the Texas Longhorns, as a pair of walks help UT load the bases with one out.

Senior Cimusz singles to bring in the 10th run of the game for the Longhorns.

Pinch hitter Vanessa Quiroga then steps up and delivers a grand slam to right center, giving Texas a 14-2 lead.

There's still just one out in the top of the fourth inning. Texas has scored eight runs so far this inning.

Texas Softball Continues Onslaught At 2025 Hillenbrand Invitational, Leads CSU 9-2

The Longhorns opened the fourth inning against Colorado State with a pair of singles, before Atwood hit her second home run of the day to clear the bases.

Texas leads 9-2 with one out in the top of the fourth inning.

This necessitates a pitching change for the Rams. Junior Delaney Saugstad comes on to pitch for Bentley, who went 3 1/3, giving up nine runs on nine hits, while walking three and striking out two.

Colorado State Silent In Third Inning Against Texas Longhorn Softball

Three up, three down for the Rams in the bottom of the third inning.

Texas 6, CSU 2

Texas Softball Pulling Away From CSU At Hillenbrand Invitational, Longhorns Lead 6-2

Texas follows a pair of one-out singles with a three-run blast to right center by junior Leighann Goode, putting the Longhorns ahead 6-2 in the top of the third inning.

It's the second homer of the year for Goode. 

Colorado State Logs First Hit, First Runs Against Texas Softball

Freshman Kyra Smith gets the first hit of game off Texas' Mac Morgan.

Sophomore Jailey Wilson follows with a two-run home run to center field.

Texas 3, Colorado State 2

Texas Softball Adds To Lead Against Colorado State, Longhorns Ahead 3-0

A one-out double from sophomore Victoria Hunter gets things going for Texas in the second inning against Colorado State.

A walk gives the Longhorns runners on first and second with one out.

CSU junior right-hander Giselle Bentley is tagged for a two-out RBI single from redshirt junior Ashton Maloney. 

Hunter scores to give UT a 3-0 lead.

A Look At The Colorado State Softball Lineup To Face Texas

The Rams send three to the plate in the opening inning, which ends with a double play.

Longhorns Break Through In Opening Inning Against Colorado State Softball

After a leadoff walk, the Longhorns are patient, and junior Reese Atwood is able to break open the game with a two-out two-run home run to left field.

Texas leads 2-0 after a half inning of play in Arizona. 

Texas And Colorado State Underway At Hillenbrand Invitational

The Texas Longhorns are minutes removed from their first loss of the season - a 9-5 loss to Stanford.

UT must reset and get back to business. The Longhorns are up first.

Here is the Texas lineup for this contest:

When Is The Texas Vs. Colorado State Softball Game?

Texas and Colorado State will meet at Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium in Tucson, Arizona, on Friday, Feb. 21 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern.

How To Watch The 2025 Hillenbrand Invitational 

Watch the 2025 Hillenbrand Invitational on FloCollege and the FloSports App.

Replays of the games, highlights and more breaking news will be on both platforms.

Feb 21, 9:30 PM UTC

2025 Texas vs Colorado State


Before Taking On Colorado State, Texas Is Battling With Stanford

The Texas Longhorns are undefeated, but Stanford is trying to end that minutes before UT and Colorado State face off in Arizona. 

Can Stanford finish the job? Watch live on FloCollege.

About Texas Softball

The Texas softball team was the national runner-up to Oklahoma last season, but due to the number of players the Sooners lost from their roster, Texas has surged into the top spot in the national poll.

As they begin their inaugural season of softball in the mighty Southeastern Conference, the Longhorns are 11-0 across four events – the Louisiana Classic, UH/LU Tournament, Bearkat Classic and Bevo Classic, outscoring their opponents 86-20.

Last year, Texas won a program-record 55 games on the way to a 55-10 record, which included a 23-4 mark in the team’s final year of play in the Big 12. The Longhorns won the conference’s regular-season title but came up short against Oklahoma in the championship game of the Phillips 66 Big 12 Softball Championship.

In the championship series of the 2024 NCAA Women’s College World Series, Oklahoma swept Texas 2-0.

Texas Softball Racking Up The Accolades In 2025

Sophomore right-hander Teagan Kavan had a great week, which saw her named SEC Pitcher of the Week and the National Fastpitch Coaches Association National Pitcher of the Week.

Kavan made two starts and pitched 13 innings. Along the way, she became the first UT hurler since 2006 to strike out 18 or more batters in a single game. She is 4-0 this season.

About Colorado State Softball

Colorado State is 4-6 this season and riding a three-game losing streak into the Hillenbrand Invitational, where the Rams will face No. 1 Texas (twice), Arizona, UC Davis and Stanford. 

CSU is coming off a 26-21 season that ended with four straight losses, including a quick exit from the Mountain West Tournament. 

This week’s meeting between Colorado State and Texas will be the first clash in history between the two squads. The event also will mark the first meeting between the Rams and Arizona. 

Check Out Colorado State With The Lumber And The Speed

Texas Softball’s Matchups For The 2025 Hillenbrand Invitational

All Times Eastern

Friday, Feb. 21

  • 2 p.m. – Texas vs. Stanford
  • 4:30 p.m. – Texas vs. Colorado State

Saturday, Feb. 22

  • Noon – Texas vs. UC Davis
  • 5 p.m. – Texas vs. Arizona

Sunday, Feb. 23

  • 11 a.m. – Texas vs. Colorado State 

Colorado State Softball’s Matchups For The 2025 Hillenbrand Invitational

All Times Eastern

Friday, Feb. 21

  • 4:30 p.m. – Colorado State vs. Texas
  • 9 p.m. – Colorado State vs. Arizona

Saturday, Feb. 22

  • 2:30 p.m. – Colorado State vs. UC Davis
  • 7:30 p.m. – Colorado State vs. Stanford

Sunday, Feb. 23

  • 11 a.m. – Colorado State vs. Texas

What Else Is Going On In Collegiate Softball This Weekend? The Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic!

The 2025 edition of the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic is taking place at the Big League Dreams Complex in Cathedral City, California, from Feb. 20-23.

The event includes 31 teams, headlined by Tennessee, Nebraska and Utah. 

How To Watch The 2025 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic

Watch the 2025 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic on FloCollege and the FloSports App.

Replays of the games, highlights and more breaking news will be on both platforms.

FloSoftball will be streaming several other NCAA Division I College Softball tournaments, including the Puerto Vallarta College Challenge, Rocket City Softball Showcase, FAU Paradise Classic and the FAU Joan Joyce Classic.

When Is The 2025 Mary Nutter Softball Tournament?

The 2025 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic will take place Feb. 20-23.

Games begin Thursday and culminate with the final games on Sunday. 

Where Is The 2025 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic?  

The Mary Nutter Classic returns to the Big League Dreams Complex in Cathedral City, California. The complex has five fields available. 

2025 Mary Nutter Team List

As of Sept. 4, 2024

  • Arkansas
  • Baylor
  • Bethune-Cookman
  • BYU
  • Cal-Berkeley
  • Cal State Fullerton
  • CSUN
  • Duke
  • Fresno State
  • Hawai’i
  • Howard University
  • Long Beach State
  • Loyola Marymount University
  • Minnesota
  • Missouri
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • Northwestern
  • Oregon
  • Oregon State
  • Rutgers
  • Saint Mary’s College
  • San Diego State
  • San Jose State
  • Seattle
  • Tennessee
  • UC Santa Barbara
  • UCLA
  • UC Riverside
  • Utah
  • Washington

ESPN.com/USA Softball Collegiate Top 25 Poll - Feb. 18

  1. Texas (25) – Previous Rank:1
  2. Oklahoma – Previous Rank: 3
  3. Florida – Previous Rank: 2
  4. UCLA – Previous Rank: 4
  5. LSU – Previous Rank: 7
  6. Texas A&M – Previous Rank: 5
  7. Tennessee – Previous Rank: 6
  8. Florida State – Previous Rank: 9
  9. Georgia – Previous Rank: 11
  10. Arkansas – Previous Rank: 13
  11. Arizona – Previous Rank: 15
  12. Texas Tech – Previous Rank: 8
  13. Oklahoma State – Previous Rank: 10
  14. Duke – Previous Rank: 14
  15. Nebraska – Previous Rank: 17
  16. Mississippi State – Previous Rank: 19
  17. Virginia Tech – Previous Rank: 18 
  18. Auburn – Previous Rank: NR
  19. Oregon – Previous Rank: 20
  20. Stanford – Previous Rank: 22
  21. Alabama – Previous Rank: 12
  22. Missouri – Previous Rank: 16
  23. San Diego State – Previous Rank: NR
  24. South Carolina – Previous Rank: NR
  25. Liberty – Previous Rank: NR

Others Receiving Votes: Baylor, Kentucky, Northwestern, Florida Atlantic, Indiana, Virginia, Ole Miss, UCF

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