OKLAHOMA CITY — Kaydee Bennett singled and scored as Texas beat Texas Tech 10-4 in Game 3 of the College World Series on Friday night to win its first national title in women’s softball.

Bennett, a junior from Caddo Mills, led off the fourth inning for Texas with an infield single and advanced to third on a double by Ashton Maloney. Kayden Henry then loaded up the bases with an infield single before Mia Scott slammed a grand slam home run.

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