The Longhorns played their first fall exhibition since winning back-to-back national titles, dominating Murray State in the first of six scheduled fall games and staying home through late October.
Texas won the fall opener 28-1 over Murray State at Red & Charline McCombs Field.
This was the program’s first game since winning its second consecutive Women’s College World Series in June.
Texas will play five more fall exhibitions: four at home (Oct. 13, 20, 27, 29) and one Nov. 6 at Davis Diamond in College Station.
# What happened
Texas Longhorns softball returned to the field for its 2026 fall schedule with a lopsided exhibition win. Playing at Red & Charline McCombs Field on Tuesday, Texas beat Murray State 28-1 in the first of six fall games.
# Why this matters now
The matchup marked the team's first on-field action since June, when Texas completed a second straight Women's College World Series title. The fall slate gives the Longhorns a chance to get position players and pitchers more innings, evaluate newcomers, and begin preparation for the 2027 campaign without affecting official records.
Texas closed 2026 with a 53-12 record and an 11-2 run in the NCAA Tournament en route to the national championship. That finish sets high expectations for the roster and coaching staff heading into fall practice and exhibitions.
# Fall schedule and locations
The Longhorns remain at home for the bulk of their fall games:
Texas closes the fall schedule on Nov. 6 with a game at Davis Diamond in College Station against Texas A&M.
# What to watch in these exhibitions
Exhibition games in the fall usually focus on workload management and evaluation rather than box-score outcomes. Expect Texas to use these games to:
Because the Longhorns are coming off consecutive national championships, monitoring player recovery, role clarity, and how newcomers fit into the roster will be as important as final scores.
# Bottom line
The 28-1 win over Murray State restarts on-field work for a team coming off a dominant season. The fall slate is short and regionally convenient, with four home games before a final exhibition in College Station, giving Texas staff controlled opportunities to evaluate personnel and prepare for next season's expectations.
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