WCWS softball winners and losers: Burnt orange over Tennessee orange
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WCWS softball winners and losers: Burnt orange over Tennessee orange
Mitchell Northam and Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY·USA TODAY Sports
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Two teams remain in college softball.
In a rematch of last year's final, Texas Tech and reigning champion Texas will play in a best-of-three series to determine the sport's champion in Oklahoma City. The first game of theWomen's College World Seriesfinals begins on Wednesday (8 p.m. ET, ESPN).
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TheLonghornsare back in the championship seriesafter beating Tennessee twiceMonday, outscoring the LadyVolsby a combined score of 9-2.Texas Tech had to win twice Monday too, getting a walk-off home run from Mia Williams in Game 1 over Alabama, then scoring just enough to support NiJaree Canady's stellar pitching in Game 2.
Eight teams entered the Women's College World Series when the greatest show on dirt arrived in Oklahoma City last Thursday. Now, only the Longhorns and Red Raiders remain.
Here are the winners and losers of the action we've seen so far at Devon Park:
See moments from the action at Devon Park as games unfold on the sport’s biggest stage.
Above, Tennessee players gather before an inning during a Women's College World Series softball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Texas Longhorns at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on May 28, 2026. Tennessee won 6-3.
(Bryan Terry, Imagn Images)
Texas Longhorns starting pitcher Citlaly Gutierrez throws a pitch during a Women's College World Series softball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Texas Longhorns at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on May 28, 2026. Tennessee won 6-3.
(Bryan Terry, Imagn Images)
Tennessee Lady Volunteers catcher Elsa Morrison celebrates after hitting a home run in the second inning of a Women's College World Series softball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Texas Longhorns at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on May 28, 2026. Tennessee won 6-3.
(Bryan Terry, Imagn Images)
Texas Longhorns utility Leighann Goode catches the ball for an out in the fourth inning of a Women's College World Series softball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Texas Longhorns at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on May 28, 2026. Tennessee won 6-3.
(Bryan Terry, Imagn Images)
Tennessee Lady Volunteers pitcher Sage Mardjetko celebrates after an inning during a Women's College World Series softball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Texas Longhorns at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on May 28, 2026. Tennessee won 6-3.
(Bryan Terry, Imagn Images)
Tennessee fans cheer during a Women's College World Series softball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Texas Longhorns at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on May 28, 2026. Tennessee won 6-3.
(Bryan Terry, Imagn Images)
Texas Longhorns pitcher Teagan Kavan pitches during a Women's College World Series softball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Texas Longhorns at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on May 28, 2026. Tennessee won 6-3.
(Bryan Terry, Imagn Images)
Tennessee Lady Volunteers catcher Elsa Morrison celebrates after hitting a home run in the second inning during a Women's College World Series softball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Texas Longhorns at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on May 28, 2026. Tennessee won 6-3.
(Bryan Terry, Imagn Images)
Tennessee Lady Volunteers outfielder Sophia Knight bunts and reaches first safely in the seventh inning against the Texas Longhorns during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park. Tennessee won 6-3.
(Brett Rojo, Imagn Images)
Texas Longhorns utility Leighann Goode hits a two run home run in the sixth inning against the Tennessee Lady Volunteers during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park. Tennessee won 6-3.
(Brett Rojo, Imagn Images)
Tennessee Lady Volunteers pitcher Karlyn Pickens and infielder Ella Dodge slap hands after an out in the sixth inning against the Texas Longhorns during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park. Tennessee won 6-3.
(Brett Rojo, Imagn Images)
Texas Longhorns head coach Mike White walks on the field during a Women's College World Series softball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Texas Longhorns at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Thursday, May 28, 2026. Tennessee won 6-3.
(Bryan Terry, Imagn Images)
Texas Longhorns infielder Viviana Martinez (23) throws to first for an out in the first inning against the Tennessee Lady Volunteers during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park. Tennessee won 6-3.
(Brett Rojo, Imagn Images)
Tennessee Lady Volunteers starting pitcher Sage Mardjetko (6) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Texas Longhorns during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park. Tennessee won 6-3.
(Brett Rojo, Imagn Images)
Tennessee Lady Volunteers first baseman Makenzie Butt makes an out in the fourth inning against the Texas Longhorns during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park. Tennessee won 6-3.
(Brett Rojo, Imagn Images)
Texas Longhorns starting pitcher Teagan Kavan throws a pitch in the first inning against the Tennessee Lady Volunteers during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park. Tennessee won 6-3.
(Brett Rojo, Imagn Images)
Texas Longhorns outfielder Ashton Maloney beats the throw to Tennessee Lady Volunteers first baseman Makenzie Butt in the fifth inning during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park. Tennessee won 6-3.
(Brett Rojo, Imagn Images)
Texas Tech Red Raiders pitcher Kaitlyn Terry (55) throws a pitch in the fifth inning against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park. Texas Tech won 8-0.
(Brett Rojo, Imagn Images)
Texas Tech Kaitlyn Terry celebrates after scoring a run in the fifth inning as Texas Tech gets a run-rule victory during a Women's College World Series softball game between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on May 28, 2026. Texas Tech won 8-0.
(Bryan Terry, Imagn Images)
Texas Tech Red Raiders outfielder Mihyia Davis (42) celebrates after Texas Tech's run-rule victory during a Women's College World Series softball game between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on May 28, 2026. Texas Tech won 8-0.
(Bryan Terry, Imagn Images)
Texas Tech Red Raiders' Samantha Lincoln throws to first to complete a double play in the second inning of a Women's College World Series softball game between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on May 28, 2026.
(Bryan Terry, Imagn Images)
Texas Tech Red Raiders outfielder Mihyia Davis (42) slides home t score a run in the second inning of a Women's College World Series softball game between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on May 28, 2026.
(Bryan Terry, Imagn Images)
Texas Tech Red Raiders pitcher Kaitlyn Terry (55) hits for a single in the fifth inning against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park. Texas Tech won 8-0.
(Brett Rojo, Imagn Images)
Texas Tech Red Raiders pitcher Kaitlyn Terry (55) celebrates along with third baseman Taylor Pannell (6) and infielder Lauren Allred (11) after scoring the winning run in a fifth inning run rule against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park. Texas Tech won 8-0.
(Brett Rojo, Imagn Images)
Mississippi State Bulldogs outfielder Tatum Silva (22) throws the ball in after fielding it in the fifth inning against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park. Texas Tech won 8-0.
(Brett Rojo, Imagn Images)
Mississippi State Bulldogs pitcher Peja Goold (3) throws a pitch in the second inning against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park. Texas Tech won 8-0.
(Brett Rojo, Imagn Images)
Texas Tech Red Raiders outfielder Mihyia Davis (42) rounds second base and goes on to score in the second inning against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park. Texas Tech won 8-0.
(Brett Rojo, Imagn Images)
Texas Tech Red Raiders outfielder Mihyia Davis (42) slides ahead of the tag by Mississippi State Bulldogs catcher Des Rivera (23) in the second inning during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park.
(Brett Rojo, Imagn Images)
Texas Tech Red Raiders second baseman Mia Williams (1) and shortstop Hailey Toney (32) touch gloves after a double play in the second inning against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park. Texas Tech won 8-0.
(Brett Rojo, Imagn Images)
Texas Tech Red Raiders pitcher Nijaree Canady (24) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park.
(Brett Rojo, Imagn Images)
Mississippi State Bulldogs outfielder Morgan Bernardini (13) jumps but cannot get to the home run ball by Texas Tech Red Raiders first baseman Jackie Lis (not pictured) during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park.
(Brett Rojo, Imagn Images)
Texas Tech Red Raiders first baseman Jackie Lis (00) hits a two run home run in the first inning against the the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park.
(Brett Rojo, Imagn Images)
Texas Tech Red Raiders third baseman Taylor Pannell (6) and second baseman Mia Williams (1) and catcher Jasmyn Burns (12) wait on infielder Jackie Lis (00) after her two run home run in the first inning against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park. Texas Tech won 8-0.
(Brett Rojo, Imagn Images)
Texas Tech Red Raiders pitcher Nijaree Canady (24) and catcher Jasmyn Burns (12) celebrates a third out strikeout in the first inning against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park.
(Brett Rojo, Imagn Images)
Texas Tech Red Raiders celebrate after run ruling the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the fifth inning during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park. Texas Tech won 8-0.
See moments from the action at Devon Park as games unfold on the sport’s biggest stage.
Above, Tennessee players gather before an inning during a Women's College World Series softball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Texas Longhorns at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on May 28, 2026. Tennessee won 6-3.
See moments from the action at Devon Park as games unfold on the sport’s biggest stage.
Above, Tennessee players gather before an inning during a Women's College World Series softball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Texas Longhorns at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on May 28, 2026. Tennessee won 6-3.
(Bryan Terry, Imagn Images)
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Scenes from the 2026 Women’s College World Series
Texas Longhorns starting pitcher Citlaly Gutierrez throws a pitch during a Women's College World Series softball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Texas Longhorns at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on May 28, 2026. Tennessee won 6-3.
(Bryan Terry, Imagn Images)
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Scenes from the 2026 Women’s College World Series
Tennessee Lady Volunteers catcher Elsa Morrison celebrates after hitting a home run in the second inning of a Women's College World Series softball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Texas Longhorns at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on May 28, 2026. Tennessee won 6-3.
(Bryan Terry, Imagn Images)
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Scenes from the 2026 Women’s College World Series
Texas Longhorns utility Leighann Goode catches the ball for an out in the fourth inning of a Women's College World Series softball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Texas Longhorns at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on May 28, 2026. Tennessee won 6-3.
(Bryan Terry, Imagn Images)
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Scenes from the 2026 Women’s College World Series
Tennessee Lady Volunteers pitcher Sage Mardjetko celebrates after an inning during a Women's College World Series softball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Texas Longhorns at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on May 28, 2026. Tennessee won 6-3.
(Bryan Terry, Imagn Images)
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Scenes from the 2026 Women’s College World Series
Tennessee fans cheer during a Women's College World Series softball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Texas Longhorns at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on May 28, 2026. Tennessee won 6-3.
(Bryan Terry, Imagn Images)
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Scenes from the 2026 Women’s College World Series
Texas Longhorns pitcher Teagan Kavan pitches during a Women's College World Series softball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Texas Longhorns at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on May 28, 2026. Tennessee won 6-3.
(Bryan Terry, Imagn Images)
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Scenes from the 2026 Women’s College World Series
Tennessee Lady Volunteers catcher Elsa Morrison celebrates after hitting a home run in the second inning during a Women's College World Series softball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Texas Longhorns at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on May 28, 2026. Tennessee won 6-3.
(Bryan Terry, Imagn Images)
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Scenes from the 2026 Women’s College World Series
Tennessee Lady Volunteers outfielder Sophia Knight bunts and reaches first safely in the seventh inning against the Texas Longhorns during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park. Tennessee won 6-3.
(Brett Rojo, Imagn Images)
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Scenes from the 2026 Women’s College World Series
Texas Longhorns utility Leighann Goode hits a two run home run in the sixth inning against the Tennessee Lady Volunteers during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park. Tennessee won 6-3.
(Brett Rojo, Imagn Images)
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Scenes from the 2026 Women’s College World Series
Tennessee Lady Volunteers pitcher Karlyn Pickens and infielder Ella Dodge slap hands after an out in the sixth inning against the Texas Longhorns during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park. Tennessee won 6-3.
(Brett Rojo, Imagn Images)
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Scenes from the 2026 Women’s College World Series
Texas Longhorns head coach Mike White walks on the field during a Women's College World Series softball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Texas Longhorns at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Thursday, May 28, 2026. Tennessee won 6-3.
(Bryan Terry, Imagn Images)
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Scenes from the 2026 Women’s College World Series
Texas Longhorns infielder Viviana Martinez (23) throws to first for an out in the first inning against the Tennessee Lady Volunteers during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park. Tennessee won 6-3.
(Brett Rojo, Imagn Images)
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Scenes from the 2026 Women’s College World Series
Tennessee Lady Volunteers starting pitcher Sage Mardjetko (6) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Texas Longhorns during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park. Tennessee won 6-3.
(Brett Rojo, Imagn Images)
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Scenes from the 2026 Women’s College World Series
Tennessee Lady Volunteers first baseman Makenzie Butt makes an out in the fourth inning against the Texas Longhorns during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park. Tennessee won 6-3.
(Brett Rojo, Imagn Images)
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Scenes from the 2026 Women’s College World Series
Texas Longhorns starting pitcher Teagan Kavan throws a pitch in the first inning against the Tennessee Lady Volunteers during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park. Tennessee won 6-3.
(Brett Rojo, Imagn Images)
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Scenes from the 2026 Women’s College World Series
Texas Longhorns outfielder Ashton Maloney beats the throw to Tennessee Lady Volunteers first baseman Makenzie Butt in the fifth inning during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park. Tennessee won 6-3.
(Brett Rojo, Imagn Images)
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Scenes from the 2026 Women’s College World Series
Texas Tech Red Raiders pitcher Kaitlyn Terry (55) throws a pitch in the fifth inning against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park. Texas Tech won 8-0.
(Brett Rojo, Imagn Images)
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Scenes from the 2026 Women’s College World Series
Texas Tech Kaitlyn Terry celebrates after scoring a run in the fifth inning as Texas Tech gets a run-rule victory during a Women's College World Series softball game between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on May 28, 2026. Texas Tech won 8-0.
(Bryan Terry, Imagn Images)
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Scenes from the 2026 Women’s College World Series
Texas Tech Red Raiders outfielder Mihyia Davis (42) celebrates after Texas Tech's run-rule victory during a Women's College World Series softball game between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on May 28, 2026. Texas Tech won 8-0.
(Bryan Terry, Imagn Images)
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Scenes from the 2026 Women’s College World Series
Texas Tech Red Raiders' Samantha Lincoln throws to first to complete a double play in the second inning of a Women's College World Series softball game between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on May 28, 2026.
(Bryan Terry, Imagn Images)
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Scenes from the 2026 Women’s College World Series
Texas Tech Red Raiders outfielder Mihyia Davis (42) slides home t score a run in the second inning of a Women's College World Series softball game between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on May 28, 2026.
(Bryan Terry, Imagn Images)
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Scenes from the 2026 Women’s College World Series
Texas Tech Red Raiders pitcher Kaitlyn Terry (55) hits for a single in the fifth inning against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park. Texas Tech won 8-0.
(Brett Rojo, Imagn Images)
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Scenes from the 2026 Women’s College World Series
Texas Tech Red Raiders pitcher Kaitlyn Terry (55) celebrates along with third baseman Taylor Pannell (6) and infielder Lauren Allred (11) after scoring the winning run in a fifth inning run rule against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park. Texas Tech won 8-0.
(Brett Rojo, Imagn Images)
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Scenes from the 2026 Women’s College World Series
Mississippi State Bulldogs outfielder Tatum Silva (22) throws the ball in after fielding it in the fifth inning against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park. Texas Tech won 8-0.
(Brett Rojo, Imagn Images)
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Scenes from the 2026 Women’s College World Series
Mississippi State Bulldogs pitcher Peja Goold (3) throws a pitch in the second inning against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park. Texas Tech won 8-0.
(Brett Rojo, Imagn Images)
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Scenes from the 2026 Women’s College World Series
Texas Tech Red Raiders outfielder Mihyia Davis (42) rounds second base and goes on to score in the second inning against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park. Texas Tech won 8-0.
(Brett Rojo, Imagn Images)
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Scenes from the 2026 Women’s College World Series
Texas Tech Red Raiders outfielder Mihyia Davis (42) slides ahead of the tag by Mississippi State Bulldogs catcher Des Rivera (23) in the second inning during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park.
(Brett Rojo, Imagn Images)
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Scenes from the 2026 Women’s College World Series
Texas Tech Red Raiders second baseman Mia Williams (1) and shortstop Hailey Toney (32) touch gloves after a double play in the second inning against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park. Texas Tech won 8-0.
(Brett Rojo, Imagn Images)
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Scenes from the 2026 Women’s College World Series
Texas Tech Red Raiders pitcher Nijaree Canady (24) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park.
(Brett Rojo, Imagn Images)
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Scenes from the 2026 Women’s College World Series
Mississippi State Bulldogs outfielder Morgan Bernardini (13) jumps but cannot get to the home run ball by Texas Tech Red Raiders first baseman Jackie Lis (not pictured) during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park.
(Brett Rojo, Imagn Images)
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Scenes from the 2026 Women’s College World Series
Texas Tech Red Raiders first baseman Jackie Lis (00) hits a two run home run in the first inning against the the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park.
(Brett Rojo, Imagn Images)
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Scenes from the 2026 Women’s College World Series
Texas Tech Red Raiders third baseman Taylor Pannell (6) and second baseman Mia Williams (1) and catcher Jasmyn Burns (12) wait on infielder Jackie Lis (00) after her two run home run in the first inning against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park. Texas Tech won 8-0.
(Brett Rojo, Imagn Images)
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Scenes from the 2026 Women’s College World Series
Texas Tech Red Raiders pitcher Nijaree Canady (24) and catcher Jasmyn Burns (12) celebrates a third out strikeout in the first inning against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park.
(Brett Rojo, Imagn Images)
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Scenes from the 2026 Women’s College World Series
Texas Tech Red Raiders celebrate after run ruling the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the fifth inning during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park. Texas Tech won 8-0.
(Brett Rojo, Imagn Images)
WCWS winners
Texas first baseman Katie Stewart
Katie Stewart has established herself as one of the best bats in the Longhorns' lineup. She played a crucial role in securing the pair of wins over Tennessee on Monday that sent Texas to its third consecutive WCWS finals, homering in both games. Stewart — a junior from Frankfurt, Illinois — is hitting .429 on the season with 30 home runs, 77 RBIs and a .989 slugging percentage. Stewart's home run total is a single-season record for the Longhorns and is a big reason why they're eyeing what would be their second national championship.
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Texas Tech pitcher NiJaree Canady
After a few rocky appearances, the Texas Tech ace shined in the biggest moments as her team faced elimination. She got the game-winning strikeout on Sunday against UCLA, struck out four batters in the Red Raiders' first matchup against Alabama on Monday, and then pitched a nearly flawless Game 2 — striking out six batters while allowing one hit and one walk in a complete-game shutout. Pitching in the WCWS for the fourth and final time in her career, the highest-paid player in college softball has saved her best stuff for the biggest stage.
WCWS losers
The Big Ten
When the NCAA Softball Tournament began, the Big Ten seemed to have two legitimate contenders for the national championship in Nebraska and UCLA. The Cornhuskers had the best two-way player in the sport in Jordy Frahm, who powered them to a Big Ten championship. The Bruins featured the most explosive offense in the nation with Megan Grant and Jordan Woolery anchoring the lineup. Both teams had the opportunity to upset the status quo of the sport being dominated by teams from the South. Between 2006 and 2011, teams from the old Pac-12 won six consecutive national championships. But since then, UCLA's 2019 squad is the only team from outside the South that has won it all. That trend will continue this year as the Huskers and Bruins were eliminated on Sunday. The Big Ten has not won a national title in softball since Michigan in 2005.
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Tennessee
The Lady Vols were knocking on the door of their third WCWS championship appearance in program history. After opening the WCWS with a win over the defending champion Longhorns and then walking off Texas Tech in extra innings, Tennessee was flying high into Monday's national semifinal matchup against Texas. Tennessee needed one win to advance to the championship series, while Texas would have to defeat them twice. With the No. 1 pitching staff in the nation on its side, Tennessee head coach Karen Weekly opted to flex their depth in the circle and stash ace Karlyn Pickens for an if necessary Game 2. Texas went on to force a winner-take-all game and Pickens couldn't hold the Longhorns off.
UCLA utility Megan Grant
It's hard to have Grant and loser in the same sentence. After spending a portion of the seasonwith the national champion UCLA basketball team, Grant went on to set a single-season NCAA record with 42 home runs. The records didn't stop there. UCLA obliterated nearly every offensive category and set NCAA single-season records for home runs (209), runs scored (672), RBIs (643), total bases (1,408) and extra-base hits (334) in 63 games. However, UCLA's record-breaking season fell short. The Bruins rallied in the bottom of the seventh to force extra innings against Texas Tech at the WCWS on Sunday behind a Jordan Woolery two-run home run, but Bruins magic ran out in the elimination game. UCLA lost 8-7, but the Bruins' season will be remembered.
