Alright, 'Horn fans — clear your weekend schedule because Texas softball is deep in the NCAA Tournament and things are about to get real. The Longhorns have punched their ticket to the Super Regionals, and standing between them and a trip to the Women's College World Series is none other than UCLA.
This is the kind of matchup that makes you want to call in sick on a Friday and plant yourself in front of the TV with a cold Lone Star. UCLA is no slouch — the Bruins are a perennial powerhouse — so this series is going to test everything the Longhorns have built this season.
The games are set to air on ESPN networks, so you've got no excuse to miss a pitch. Whether you're catching it at home, at a sports bar on South Congress, or streaming it on your phone in the parking lot of HEB, make sure you've got a feed locked in before first pitch.
Austin has been riding high on this squad all season, and the energy around the program right now is legit. Head coach Mike White and this roster have shown they can compete with anybody in the country, and a Super Regional win would send them to Oklahoma City for the big dance.
Check your local listings for exact game times, since the schedule can shift depending on earlier results. But mark it down — Texas softball is playing for keeps this week, and this city is watching.