{"id":296372,"date":"2026-05-16T20:14:31","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T20:14:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/296372\/"},"modified":"2026-05-16T20:14:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T20:14:31","slug":"texas-routs-wisconsin-softball-in-ncaa-tournament-when-badgers-play-next","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/296372\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas routs Wisconsin softball in NCAA Tournament | When Badgers play next"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wisconsin softball<\/a> could not keep up with the reigning national champions.<\/p>\n

Texas \u2013 the No. 2 overall seed in the tournament \u2013 run-ruled the Badgers<\/a>, 9-0, in six innings on May 16 in the Austin regional of the NCAA Tournament<\/a>, easily sending UW to the consolation side of the double-elimination bracket.<\/p>\n

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Texas pitcher Teagan Kavan took a no-hitter into the fifth inning until Alivia Bark\u2019s single. The Badgers<\/a>\u2019 only other baserunner during Kavan\u2019s five innings in the circle was on a walk in the first inning.<\/p>\n

The Badgers did not have a runner in scoring position until the sixth inning, when Emily Bojan hit a double off Texas reliever Cambria Salmon.<\/p>\n

The Longhorns, meanwhile, wasted no time in distancing themselves from the Badgers with their bats. They scored three runs in the first inning after back-to-back hits by Kayden Henry and Katie Stewart, a sacrifice fly by Viviana Martinez and a two-run home run by Reese Atwood.<\/p>\n

Texas scored another two runs on a Henry double in the second inning, prompting the Badgers to pull UW ace Shelby Jacobson. One day after her complete-game win over Baylor<\/a>, Jacobson gave up five earned runs against the Longhorns in 1 \u2153 innings pitched.<\/p>\n

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Texas piled on with two more runs in the third inning in small-ball fashion after loading the bases, and completed the run-rule win with Henry\u2019s two-run homer in the sixth inning \u2013 her third hit of the afternoon \u2013 off UW reliever Jordan Felci.<\/p>\n

All three UW pitchers to face the Longhorns \u2013 Jacobson, Berritt Herr and then Felci \u2013 each gave up at least two runs against the host and SEC tournament champion.<\/p>\n

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Wisconsin Badgers spring football practice at Camp Randall Stadium<\/p>\n

Wisconsin running back Nate Palmer (15) is shown during spring football practice Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Wisconsin Badgers spring football practice at Camp Randall Stadium<\/p>\n

Wisconsin running back Nate Palmer (15) is shown during spring football practice Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Wisconsin Badgers spring football practice at Camp Randall Stadium<\/p>\n

Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell is shown during spring football practice Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Wisconsin Badgers spring football practice at Camp Randall Stadium<\/p>\n

Wisconsin quarterback Carter Smith (5) is shown during spring football practice Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Wisconsin Badgers spring football practice at Camp Randall Stadium<\/p>\n

Wisconsin quarterback Ryan Hopkins (10) and offensive lineman Evan Brown (64) are shown during spring football practice Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Wisconsin Badgers spring football practice at Camp Randall Stadium<\/p>\n

Wisconsin running back Harrison Bortolotti (32) is shown during spring football practice Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Wisconsin Badgers spring football practice at Camp Randall Stadium<\/p>\n

Wisconsin wide receivers Malachi Coleman (16) and Keeyshawn Tabuteau (14) are shown during spring football practice Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Wisconsin Badgers spring football practice at Camp Randall Stadium<\/p>\n

Wisconsin wide receiver Keeyshawn Tabuteau (14) is shown during spring football practice Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Wisconsin Badgers spring football practice at Camp Randall Stadium<\/p>\n

Wisconsin running back Bryan Jackson II (21) is shown during spring football practice Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Wisconsin Badgers spring football practice at Camp Randall Stadium<\/p>\n

Wisconsin quarterback Danny O’Neil (18) and defensive back Matthew Traynor (13) shown during spring football practice Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Wisconsin Badgers spring football practice at Camp Randall Stadium<\/p>\n

Wisconsin running back Abu Sama III (3) is shown during spring football practice Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Wisconsin Badgers spring football practice at Camp Randall Stadium<\/p>\n

Wisconsin running back Bryan Jackson II (21) is shown during spring football practice Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Wisconsin Badgers spring football practice at Camp Randall Stadium<\/p>\n

Wisconsin running back Abu Sama III (3) is shown during spring football practice Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Wisconsin Badgers spring football practice at Camp Randall Stadium<\/p>\n

Wisconsin tight end Jackson McGohan (87) blocks Wisconsin safety Matt Jung (29) is shown during spring football practice Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Wisconsin Badgers spring football practice at Camp Randall Stadium<\/p>\n

Wisconsin quarterback Colton Joseph (1) is shown during spring football practice Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. \\<\/p>\n

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Wisconsin Badgers spring football practice at Camp Randall Stadium<\/p>\n

Wisconsin offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes is shown during spring football practice Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Wisconsin Badgers spring football practice at Camp Randall Stadium<\/p>\n

Wisconsin tight end Grant Stec (85) is shown during spring football practice Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Wisconsin Badgers spring football practice at Camp Randall Stadium<\/p>\n

Wisconsin quarterback Ryan Hopkins (10) is shown during spring football practice Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Wisconsin Badgers spring football practice at Camp Randall Stadium<\/p>\n

Wisconsin quarterback Ryan Hopkins (10) is shown during spring football practice Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Wisconsin Badgers spring football practice at Camp Randall Stadium<\/p>\n

Wisconsin quarterback Deuce Adams (8) is shown during spring football practice Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Wisconsin Badgers spring football practice at Camp Randall Stadium<\/p>\n

Wisconsin quarterback Carter Smith (5) is shown during spring football practice Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Wisconsin Badgers spring football practice at Camp Randall Stadium<\/p>\n

Wisconsin cornerback Javan Robinson (2) is shown during spring football practice Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Wisconsin Badgers spring football practice at Camp Randall Stadium<\/p>\n

Wisconsin cornerback Javan Robinson (2) is shown during spring football practice Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Wisconsin Badgers spring football practice at Camp Randall Stadium<\/p>\n

Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell is shown during spring football practice Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Wisconsin Badgers spring football practice at Camp Randall Stadium<\/p>\n

Wisconsin defensive line coach E.J. Whitlow is shown during spring football practice Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Wisconsin Badgers spring football practice at Camp Randall Stadium<\/p>\n

Wisconsin defensive line coach E.J. Whitlow is shown during spring football practice Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Wisconsin Badgers spring football practice at Camp Randall Stadium<\/p>\n

Wisconsin defensive end Charles Perkins (30) is shown during spring football practice Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Wisconsin Badgers spring football practice at Camp Randall Stadium<\/p>\n

Wisconsin defensive lineman Djidjou Bah (90) is shown during spring football practice Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Wisconsin Badgers spring football practice at Camp Randall Stadium<\/p>\n

Wisconsin defensive lineman Arthur Scott III (96) is shown during spring football practice Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Wisconsin Badgers spring football practice at Camp Randall Stadium<\/p>\n

Wisconsin defensive lineman DeNigel Cooper (93) is shown during spring football practice Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Wisconsin Badgers spring football practice at Camp Randall Stadium<\/p>\n

Wisconsin defensive lineman Xavier Ukponu (94) s shown during spring football practice Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Wisconsin Badgers spring football practice at Camp Randall Stadium<\/p>\n

Wisconsin defensive lineman Jacob Anderson (95) is shown during spring football practice Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Wisconsin Badgers spring football practice at Camp Randall Stadium<\/p>\n

Wisconsin defensive lineman Nolan Vils (92) is shown during spring football practice Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Wisconsin Badgers spring football practice at Camp Randall Stadium<\/p>\n

Wisconsin defensive lineman Dillan Johnson (76) is shown during spring football practice Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Wisconsin Badgers spring football practice at Camp Randall Stadium<\/p>\n

Wisconsin defensive lineman Russell Hammond IV (91) is shown during spring football practice Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Wisconsin Badgers spring football practice at Camp Randall Stadium<\/p>\n

Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell is shown during spring football practice Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Wisconsin Badgers spring football practice at Camp Randall Stadium<\/p>\n

Wisconsin running back Nate Palmer (15) is shown during spring football practice Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

When, who will Wisconsin softball play next<\/p>\n

The Badgers will look to keep their tournament run alive later today in a consolation game against the winner of the Baylor-Wagner game. (The winner of UW’s next game would then need to defeat Texas twice on May 17 to win the Austin regional.)<\/p>\n

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UW defeated Baylor in the first round following Hannah Conger\u2019s walk-off double in the ninth inning. Wagner is coming off a 9-1 loss against Texas. The first pitch of UW’s second game is expected to be at approximately 5 p.m., depending on the duration of the Baylor-Wagner game.<\/p>\n

This story will be updated after Wisconsin\u2019s second game against Baylor or Wagner.<\/p>\n

\"Wisconsin<\/p>\n

Wisconsin softball player Hannah Conger hits a walk-off double in the ninth inning of the Badgers’ extra-inning win over Baylor on May 15 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Austin, Texas.<\/p>\n

This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Texas run-rules Wisconsin in NCAA softball tournament<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Wisconsin softball could not keep up with the reigning national champions. Texas \u2013 the No. 2 overall seed…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":296373,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[35614,8505,107973,81031,27,29,28,15828,30321,107974],"class_list":["post-296372","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-texas","tag-badgers","tag-baylor","tag-fifth-inning","tag-kayden-henry","tag-texas","tag-texas-headlines","tag-texas-news","tag-the-longhorns","tag-uw","tag-wisconsin-softball"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/296372","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=296372"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/296372\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/296373"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=296372"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=296372"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=296372"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}