Kayden Henry's infield RBI single in the top of the sixth inning lifted second-ranked Texas to a 2-1 win against eighth-ranked Oklahoma State and even a key Big 12 softball series on Friday night at Cowgirl Stadium in Stillwater.

Citlaly Gutierrez (6-0) dominated in the circle for the Longhorns, allowing just five hits with six strikeouts in seven innings to earn the win.

The Cowgirls (28-6, 8-3 Big 12) posted their lone run in the first inning when Claire Timm's sacrifice fly scored Tallen Edwards.

Mia Scott tied things up for the Longhorns (29-4, 9-2) with an RBI groundout in the third that scored Bella Dayton.

Ivy Rosenberry (8-3) took the loss for OSU, allowing one run on a walk and eight hits in five innings of relief. Kyra Aycock started for the Cowgirls but lasted two innings, allowing one run on four walks.

The rubber game of the series is set for 1 p.m. Saturday.

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What time does OSU softball vs. Texas start?

• Date: Friday, March 29

• Time: 7 p.m. CT

• Where: Cowgirl Stadium in Stillwater

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What channel is OSU softball vs. Texas on today?

• Streaming: ESPN2

• How to watch online: Watch ESPN (here's how to stream it live)

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This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Oklahoma State softball falls short as Texas evens up Big 12 series