Clemson defeated Texas 7-4 in the first game of the NCAA Austin Super Regional. Clemson scored three runs in the third inning and four in the sixth to secure their first super regional win since 2020. Texas took an early lead with a run in the first inning, but Clemson responded with a three-run third and added four more in the sixth. Texas threatened in the sixth but could not capitalize. Clemson's Reese Basinger earned the win, while Teagan Kavan took the loss for Texas. The series now moves to a decisive Game 2 on May 23, where Texas aims to stay alive, and Clemson seeks to advance to the Women's College World Series.