The Texas Longhorns beat Big 12 opponent Iowa State 5-2 to open softball series on Friday

The Texas Longhorns huddle on the field at the start of the bottom of the second inning during the game against Iowa State at Red and Charline McCombs Field on Friday, April 26, 2024 in Austin.

Texas Longhorns pitcher Teagan Kavan (17) looks at her pitcher's notes during the game against Iowa State at Red and Charline McCombs Field on Friday, April 26, 2024 in Austin.

Texas Longhorns fans hold up the sign of the horns during the game against Iowa State at Red and Charline McCombs Field on Friday, April 26, 2024 in Austin.

Texas Longhorns short stop Viviana Martinez (23) throws the ball to first during the game against Iowa State at Red and Charline McCombs Field on Friday, April 26, 2024 in Austin.

Texas Longhorns short stop Viviana Martinez (23) celebrates a third out as she leaves the field during the game against Iowa State at Red and Charline McCombs Field on Friday, April 26, 2024 in Austin.

Texas Longhorns outfielder Ashton Maloney (7) steps up to bat during the game against Iowa State at Red and Charline McCombs Field on Friday, April 26, 2024 in Austin.

A softball is left at the pitcher's circle in between innings in the Texas Longhorns game against Iowa State at Red and Charline McCombs Field on Friday, April 26, 2024 in Austin.

Texas Longhorns catcher Reese Atwood (14) swings at a pitch during the game against Iowa State at Red and Charline McCombs Field on Friday, April 26, 2024 in Austin.

Iowa State outfielder Milaysia Ochoa (00) throws a ball from the outfield during the game against the Texas Longhorns at Red and Charline McCombs Field on Friday, April 26, 2024 in Austin.

Texas Longhorns infielder Katie Stewart (20) slides to third past Iowa State infielder Ashley Minor (50) during the game at Red and Charline McCombs Field on Friday, April 26, 2024 in Austin.

Iowa State catcher Camille Marin (24) talks to pitcher Jaiden Ralston (45) after a score by the Texas Longhorns during the game at Red and Charline McCombs Field on Friday, April 26, 2024 in Austin.

Texas Longhorns short stop Viviana Martinez (23) misses a catch at second during the game against Iowa State at Red and Charline McCombs Field on Friday, April 26, 2024 in Austin.

Iowa State outfielder Ireland Buss (3) slides into second after a missed catch by Texas Longhorns short stop Viviana Martinez (23) during the game at Red and Charline McCombs Field on Friday, April 26, 2024 in Austin.

Iowa State infielder Carli Spelhaug (1) catches the ball at first in front of Texas Longhorns outfielder Ashton Maloney (7) during the game at Red and Charline McCombs Field on Friday, April 26, 2024 in Austin.

Texas Longhorns player Mia Scott (10) rounds second base after a home run hit during the game against Iowa State at Red and Charline McCombs Field on Friday, April 26, 2024 in Austin.

The Texas Longhorns celebrate a home run by Mia Scott (10) during the game against Iowa State at Red and Charline McCombs Field on Friday, April 26, 2024 in Austin.

The Texas Longhorns celebrate a home run by Mia Scott (10) during the game against Iowa State at Red and Charline McCombs Field on Friday, April 26, 2024 in Austin.

Texas Longhorns pitcher Teagan Kavan (17) prepares to throw a pitch during the game against Iowa State at Red and Charline McCombs Field on Friday, April 26, 2024 in Austin.

Texas Longhorns infielder Alyssa Washington (11) catches a ground ball during the game against Iowa State at Red and Charline McCombs Field on Friday, April 26, 2024 in Austin.

Texas Longhorns infielder Alyssa Washington (11) throws the ball to first during the game against Iowa State at Red and Charline McCombs Field on Friday, April 26, 2024 in Austin.

Texas Longhorns pitcher Teagan Kavan (17) and infielder Katie Stewart (20) celebrate an out during the game against Iowa State at Red and Charline McCombs Field on Friday, April 26, 2024 in Austin.

Texas Longhorns infielder Katie Stewart (20) high-fives head coach Mike White after a home run hit during the game against Iowa State at Red and Charline McCombs Field on Friday, April 26, 2024 in Austin.

Texas Longhorns infielder Katie Stewart (20) celebrates a home run hit during the game against Iowa State at Red and Charline McCombs Field on Friday, April 26, 2024 in Austin.

Texas Longhorns outfielder Bella Dayton (6) gets under a fly ball during the game against Iowa State at Red and Charline McCombs Field on Friday, April 26, 2024 in Austin.

Texas Longhorns catcher Reese Atwood (14) throws the ball to first during the game against Iowa State at Red and Charline McCombs Field on Friday, April 26, 2024 in Austin.

Texas Longhorns outfielder Ashton Maloney (7) hits the ball during the game against Iowa State at Red and Charline McCombs Field on Friday, April 26, 2024 in Austin.

Texas Longhorns player Mia Scott (10) runs in for a sccore after a hit by Ashton Maloney (7) during the game against Iowa State at Red and Charline McCombs Field on Friday, April 26, 2024 in Austin.

Texas Longhorns player Mia Scott (10) and catcher Reeese Atwood (14) celebrate a score after a hit by Ashton Maloneey (7) during the game against Iowa State at Red and Charline McCombs Field on Friday, April 26, 2024 in Austin.