No. 2 Texas softball survives elimination with comeback win over ASU
The Texas Longhorns softball team faced elimination in Game 2 of the NCAA Super Regional against Arizona State. Victoria Hunter hit a crucial two-run home run to secure a comeback victory, extending the series to a deciding Game 3. The win keeps Texas's hopes of back-to-back national titles alive.
- ▪Texas was down to their final four outs of the season when Victoria Hunter's home run saved the day.
- ▪Arizona State had previously taken Game 1 of the series 4-3.
- ▪The deciding Game 3 will take place at Red & Charline McCombs Field.
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