Kavan wears No. 17 to honor her grandmother’s birthday, which is Nov. 17, 1928, and she said her grandmother’s death offered some clarity that she carried into the circle.

Teagan Kavan sets WCWS record. Texas' star pitcher made history when she passed 28⅔ straight College Softball World Series innings without giving up an earned run. Ashton Maloney makes history.

All season long, Texas Tech softball has used the motto, "our shot at forever." After forcing a do-or-die Game 3 of the WCWS finals, that shot has arrived.