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Photos: Texas sweeps Houston to advance to superregionals

Texas pitcher Miranda Elish (40) throws a pitch against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Texas pitcher Miranda Elish (40) throws a pitch against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Texas outfielder MK Tedder (22) catches a fly ball against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Texas outfielder MK Tedder (22) catches a fly ball against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Texas infielder Janae Jefferson (2) fields a grounder against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Texas infielder Janae Jefferson (2) fields a grounder against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Texas players leads the "Texas Fight" cheer with fans during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game against Houston on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Texas players leads the "Texas Fight" cheer with fans during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game against Houston on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Texas pitcher Miranda Elish (40) runs onto the field before facing off with Houston in an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Texas pitcher Miranda Elish (40) runs onto the field before facing off with Houston in an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Texas outfielder Reagan Hathaway (7) throws the ball to the infield during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game against Houston on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Texas outfielder Reagan Hathaway (7) throws the ball to the infield during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game against Houston on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Texas outfielder Reagan Hathaway (7) signals two outs to a teammate during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game against Houston on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Texas outfielder Reagan Hathaway (7) signals two outs to a teammate during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game against Houston on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Texas outfielder Kaitlyn Washington (25) watches her hit fly during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game against Houston on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Texas outfielder Kaitlyn Washington (25) watches her hit fly during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game against Houston on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Texas outfielder Kaitlyn Washington (25) steals second base against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Texas outfielder Kaitlyn Washington (25) steals second base against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Texas infielder Janae Jefferson (2) throws to first base against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Texas infielder Janae Jefferson (2) throws to first base against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Texas head coach Mike White smiles during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game against Houston on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Texas head coach Mike White smiles during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game against Houston on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Texas infielder Janae Jefferson (2) celebrates reaching first base on a bunt against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Texas infielder Janae Jefferson (2) celebrates reaching first base on a bunt against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Texas infielder Shannon Rhodes (13) celebrates a run-scoring hit against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Texas infielder Shannon Rhodes (13) celebrates a run-scoring hit against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Texas infielder Shannon Rhodes (13) laughs with assistant coach Chelsea Spencer after hitting a single during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game against Houston on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Texas infielder Shannon Rhodes (13) laughs with assistant coach Chelsea Spencer after hitting a single during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game against Houston on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Texas outfielder MK Tedder (22) readies for a pitch against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Texas outfielder MK Tedder (22) readies for a pitch against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Texas infielder Shannon Rhodes (13) swings at a pitch against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Texas infielder Shannon Rhodes (13) swings at a pitch against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Texas infielder Lauren Burke (00) awaits a throw during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game against Houston on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Texas infielder Lauren Burke (00) awaits a throw during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game against Houston on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Texas infielder Lauren Burke (00) swings at a pitch during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game against Houston on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Texas infielder Lauren Burke (00) swings at a pitch during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game against Houston on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Texas infielder Janae Jefferson (2) and outfielder Reagan Hathaway (7) smile after scoring runs against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Texas infielder Janae Jefferson (2) and outfielder Reagan Hathaway (7) smile after scoring runs against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Texas infielder Lauren Burke (00) smiles after reaching base safely against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Texas infielder Lauren Burke (00) smiles after reaching base safely against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Texas infielder Janae Jefferson (2) celebrates reaching first base on a bunt against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Texas infielder Janae Jefferson (2) celebrates reaching first base on a bunt against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Texas infielder Janae Jefferson (2) signals slide to outfielder Reagan Hathaway (7) during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game against Houston on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Texas infielder Janae Jefferson (2) signals slide to outfielder Reagan Hathaway (7) during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game against Houston on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Texas pitcher Miranda Elish (40) throws a pitch against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Texas pitcher Miranda Elish (40) throws a pitch against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Texas infielder Janae Jefferson (2) bunts against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Texas infielder Janae Jefferson (2) bunts against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Texas infielder Janae Jefferson (2) celebrates reaching first base on a bunt against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Texas infielder Janae Jefferson (2) celebrates reaching first base on a bunt against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Texas pitcher Miranda Elish (40) high fives teammates after striking out a Houston batter during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Texas pitcher Miranda Elish (40) high fives teammates after striking out a Houston batter during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Texas designated player Ki'Audra Hayter (10) celebrates her base hit against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Texas designated player Ki'Audra Hayter (10) celebrates her base hit against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Texas infielder Lauren Burke (00) scores a run as Houston catcher Brooke Vannoy (20) attempts to tag Burke out during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Texas infielder Lauren Burke (00) scores a run as Houston catcher Brooke Vannoy (20) attempts to tag Burke out during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Texas outfielder Reagan Hathaway (7) runs the bases against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Texas outfielder Reagan Hathaway (7) runs the bases against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Texas outfielder Reagan Hathaway (7) celebrates a double against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Texas outfielder Reagan Hathaway (7) celebrates a double against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Texas catcher Mary Iakopo (33) swings at a pitch against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Texas catcher Mary Iakopo (33) swings at a pitch against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Texas infielder Janae Jefferson (2) slides safely into first base against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Texas infielder Janae Jefferson (2) slides safely into first base against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Texas pitcher Miranda Elish (40) celebrates a strikeout against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Texas pitcher Miranda Elish (40) celebrates a strikeout against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Texas infielder Lauren Burke (00) swings at a pitch during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game against Houston on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Texas infielder Lauren Burke (00) swings at a pitch during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game against Houston on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Texas outfielder Reagan Hathaway (7) celebrates a double against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Texas outfielder Reagan Hathaway (7) celebrates a double against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Texas pitcher Miranda Elish (40) throws a pitch against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Texas pitcher Miranda Elish (40) throws a pitch against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Texas infielder Janae Jefferson (2) catches the ball for an out against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Texas infielder Janae Jefferson (2) catches the ball for an out against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Texas infielder Janae Jefferson (2) bunts against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Texas infielder Janae Jefferson (2) bunts against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Texas outfielder Reagan Hathaway (7) runs the bases against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Texas outfielder Reagan Hathaway (7) runs the bases against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Texas pitcher Miranda Elish (40) throws a pitch against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Texas pitcher Miranda Elish (40) throws a pitch against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Texas head coach Mike White talks to his players during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game against Houston on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Texas head coach Mike White talks to his players during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game against Houston on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Texas designated player Ki'Audra Hayter (10) celebrates scoring a run against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Texas designated player Ki'Audra Hayter (10) celebrates scoring a run against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Texas outfielder Reagan Hathaway (7) tracks down the ball during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game against Houston on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Texas outfielder Reagan Hathaway (7) tracks down the ball during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game against Houston on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Texas infielder Lauren Burke (00) waits to catch the throw from infielder McKenzie Parker (9) during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game against Houston on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Texas infielder Lauren Burke (00) waits to catch the throw from infielder McKenzie Parker (9) during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game against Houston on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Texas pitcher Miranda Elish (40) celebrates a strikeout against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Texas pitcher Miranda Elish (40) celebrates a strikeout against Houston during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Texas infielder Janae Jefferson (2) and outfielder Reagan Hathaway (7) celebrate scoring runs during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game against Houston on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Texas infielder Janae Jefferson (2) and outfielder Reagan Hathaway (7) celebrate scoring runs during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game against Houston on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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Texas outfielder Kaitlyn Washington (25) high fives catcher Mary Iakopo (33) after Iakopo scored on a sacrifice fly hit by Washington during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game against Houston on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
Texas outfielder Kaitlyn Washington (25) high fives catcher Mary Iakopo (33) after Iakopo scored on a sacrifice fly hit by Washington during an NCAA college softball tournament Austin Regional game against Houston on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. [NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]
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