Longhorns Daily News: Katie Stewart’s 24th home run versus Kentucky sets Texas softball’s new single-season record
AUSTIN, TX - APRIL 22: Utility Katie Stewart #20 of the Texas Longhorns hits a long fly ball during the college softball game between Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma State Cowgirls on April 22, 2026, at Red & Charlie McCombs Field in Austin, TX. (Photo by David Buono/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Over the weekend during Texas softball’s sweep against Kentucky, standout slugger and junior first baseman Katie Stewart got ahold of her 24th home run for the 2026 season. Stewart’s homer also set the program’s new single-season record.
Perhaps we can expect more of this as the Longhorns look to make a statement in the postseason. Just when you think college softball’s Red River Rivalry is a big deal, ESPN bumps it for the NBA. In case you missed it, Katie Stewart nuked a walk-off home run.
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