Gritty, unseeded Texas fought off elimination twice in one day to earn a shot at a national championship.
In the second game, Hailey Dolcini worked five strong innings in relief for the Longhorns, allowing one hit - a two-run homer by Karli Petty that put Oklahoma State ahead 5-0 in the third.
It appeared the Cowgirls would roll from there, but Texas seized momentum instead. After an infield single and a one-out walk in the fourth, Day hit a drive that glanced off the top of the fence and over to get the Longhorns to 5-3. With two runners on, Bella Dalton singled and Petty bobbled the ball in right field, allowing Jordyn Whitaker to score from second. First baseman Hayley Busby cut off the throw but threw wildly to second, and the ball rolled all the way to the outfield wall as Mia Scott scored the tying run and Dalton came in behind her to make it 6-5.
The Cowgirls' Kelly Maxwell struck out 11 batters in 6 2/3 innings. Only three of the six runs she allowed were earned.
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