Two programs pursuing their first national championship and the star power of Texas Tech pitcher NiJaree Canady compelled viewers to tune in.

The Women's College World Series is down to two teams with Texas and Texas Tech punching their tickets to the championship series on Monday.

Teagan Kavan capped a brilliant run, pitching the Longhorns to a 10-4 win against Texas Tech in Game 3 of the WCWS finals for Texas' first NCAA softball title.

The first-time NCAA softball champions are traveling back to Austin and a celebration will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday at McCombs Field, according to the Longhorns' social media accounts. Gates at McCombs Field are expected to open at 5 p.m. with the event scheduled for 6 p.m., ending an hour later.

Texas beat Texas Tech in Game 3 of the WCWS championship series to win its first national championship. Check out scores, updates and highlights here:

What channel is Texas vs Texas Tech on today in the Game 3 of the NCAA softball WCWS finals? Here's how to watch, including time, TV schedule and live streaming info.

The final WCWS game between the Longhorns and Red Raiders was the most-watched college softball game ever to air on ESPN.

Texas Tech and two of its biggest supporters returned to Devon Park for Game 3 of the Women’s College World Series on Friday night, this time with a national championship in mind.