On Sunday, Katie Stewart blasted a three‑run homer to lift Texas to a 3‑1 win over Nebraska, eliminating the Cornhuskers and keeping the Longhorns’ championship run alive. The 28th homer of the season—setting a Texas record—came off national player‑of‑the‑year Jordy Frahm in the sixth inning, during a tense, rain‑shaded contest.

Stewart’s power has been a hallmark since arriving in Austin. She earned freshman All‑America honors in 2024 and now leads Texas with a .424 batting average and 75 RBIs. Her explosive exit velocity has damaged the building behind left field at Red & Charline McCombs Field, a fact White joked about after the game and the Longhorns edge closer to the WCWS.

With Stewart’s heroics, Texas now faces Tennessee in a two‑game series to secure a spot in the Women’s College World Series championship round. Coach White praised her leadership, noting she “has always been strong” and that her bat now carries the team’s hopes. The Longhorns’ season hinges on the outcome of those two games and the stakes could not be higher.