The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2027 Softball Roster
Roster
Samantha Lincoln
- Position:
- LHP
- Height:
- 6-0
- Class:
- Junior
- High School:
- Taunton
- Prev School:
- Texas Tech
- Hometown:
- Taunton, Mass.
A first-year LHP who transferred to Texas from Texas Tech following the 2026 season.
BEFORE TEXAS
SOPHOMORE (2026)
As a sophomore at Tech in 2026, Lincoln made 25 appearances with 12 starts, compiling a 7-0 record with a 3.47 ERA and 67 strikeouts across 74.2 innings of work ... held opponents to a .240 batting average, tossing four complete games and two shutouts ... had a stellar start vs. UCF (March 22) when she struck out seven across 7.0 innings and did not give up an earned run ... twirled 12.2 innings in the NCAA Tournament, including 3.1 frames against Texas in game one of the WCWS Championship Series on June 3.
FRESHMAN (2025)
Made 27 appearances in the circle with 11 starts ... finished the season with a 3.50 ERA on 72.0 innings pitched ... had an 8-3 record with two saves and 56 strikeouts in her collegiate debut ... threw the fifth perfect game in program history against UMass (2/15) going 7.0 innings with nine strikeouts and needing just 79 pitches to do so ... in two appearances against Houston (4/12-13) she threw 5.0 innings and allowed just three hits while striking out six batters and allowing no runs ... threw 3.0 no-hit innings against Texas in the final game of the WCWS Championship Series while striking out four batters.
HIGH SCHOOL
The 17th ranked player in the 2024 class according to Extra Inning and Massachusetts Gatorade Player of the Year ... pitched 133 innings allowing just four earned runs while striking out 284 batters and posting a 0.21 ERA ... opponents batted just .087 off the lefty as she helped her team win two State Championships and was twice named the League MVP and Max Preps Player of the Year for Massachusetts ... played travel ball for the Louisville Lady Sluggers under coach Jim Huecker ... was a two time All-Scholastic Team member and graduated high school with Magna Cum Laude for her work in the classroom.
