Texas Longhorns athletes participate in preseason competitions

The Texas Longhorns women’s tennis team is participating in a series of preseason tournaments ahead of their official season start on January 15, 2027. Players have competed in various events, including the ITA All-American Championships and several ITF tournaments.

In the ITF W100 Edmond Open in Oklahoma, Carmen Herea competed in the qualifying draw, while Rose Marie Nijkamp reached the doubles quarterfinals alongside partner Arantxa Rus. Additionally, players Arianna Zucchini, Salma Drugdova, and Christasha McNeil participated in the W35 Redding tournament in California, where Drugdova secured three singles wins.

In softball, senior infielder Isa Torres has joined the Texas Longhorns following a tenure at Florida State University. Torres, the 2026 D1Softball National Player of the Year, holds the NCAA Division I record for most consecutive hits at 16.