During the NCAA Women's College World Series, a controversial obstruction call overturned a Texas Tech out, leading to social media reactions and criticism of what is considered one of the worst calls in WCWS history, impacting the game's outcome.
Texas Tech upset Oklahoma to reach the WCWS finals, ending Oklahoma's four-year winning streak, with a walk-off sacrifice fly in the semifinals. Texas Tech will face Texas in the finals, marking their first appearance, while Oklahoma, despite the loss, shows promise with a young team and bright future ahead.
Texas defeated Tennessee 2-0 in the WCWS semifinals, with notable performances including pitcher Karlyn Pickens and key moments like home runs and strategic plays, as captured in a series of photos.
Texas softball advanced to the Women's College World Series championship series with a 2-0 win over Tennessee, thanks to strong pitching from Mac Morgan and Teagan Kavan, and a solo home run from Katie Stewart. Tennessee needed two wins to advance but was eliminated after this game. Texas will face either Oklahoma or Texas Tech in the final.
Oklahoma defeated Oregon 4-1 in the Women's College World Series quarterfinals, with Cydney Sanders hitting two home runs, advancing to the semifinals where they will face Texas Tech. The game featured strong performances from both teams, and Oklahoma's coach expressed pride and determination moving forward.
Tennessee advanced to the WCWS semifinals after a 5-4 win over UCLA, highlighted by a controversial replay review and a game-winning hit by Laura Mealer, despite a lengthy review of a missed home plate call that initially tied the game.
Tennessee's Lady Volunteers won the 2025 Women's College World Series softball game against UCLA with a 5-4 victory in nine innings, highlighted by Laura Mealer's game-winning hit, in Oklahoma City.
Oregon's softball team will face Oklahoma in the Women's College World Series, marking their second consecutive meeting in the tournament, with a longstanding coaching relationship between Oregon's Melyssa Lombardi and Oklahoma's Patty Gasso adding a personal dimension to the high-stakes game.
Texas softball ended a 25-game losing streak in Oklahoma by defeating Oklahoma 4-2 at the Women's College World Series, with standout performances from pitcher Teagan Kavan and home runs from Joley Mitchell and Kayden Henry, keeping Texas unbeaten and advancing in the tournament.
In the Women's College World Series softball game, Oklahoma's Ella Parker hit a walk-off home run to win against Tennessee, with key plays and celebrations captured in the photos.
The Oklahoma Sooners softball team, led by ace pitcher Kelly Maxwell, defeated the Texas Longhorns 8-3 in the first game of the Women's College World Series finals. Maxwell's stellar performance, along with home runs from Tiare Jennings, Kinzie Hansen, and Kasidi Pickering, pushed the Sooners to the brink of their fourth consecutive WCWS title. The team remains focused, knowing there's still work to be done to secure the championship.
The Oklahoma Sooners softball team, aiming for a historic fourth consecutive NCAA title, will face the top-seeded Texas Longhorns in the 2024 Women's College World Series Championship Series. This marks OU's fifth straight and 17th overall WCWS appearance. The Sooners have a strong postseason record and are led by standout players like Jayda Coleman and Tiare Jennings. The series begins Wednesday at Devon Park in Oklahoma City.
The 2024 Women's College World Series (WCWS) finals will feature a highly anticipated showdown between Oklahoma and Texas. Oklahoma, the dominant force in college softball with three consecutive national titles, faces a strong Texas team that has been competitive all season. Both teams had challenging paths to the finals, with Texas overcoming a tough super regional against Texas A&M and Oklahoma battling past Florida. The series will be a best-of-three to determine the national champion, with key matchups including Texas' potent offense against Oklahoma's ace pitcher Kelly Maxwell.
Jayda Coleman's walk-off home run in the eighth inning propelled Oklahoma to a 6-5 victory over Florida, advancing the Sooners to the Women's College World Series finals. Freshmen Ella Parker and Kasidi Pickering made significant contributions, while transfer Kelly Maxwell overcame a rough start to keep OU in the game. The Sooners will face Texas in the championship series.
The OU softball team, led by Coach Patty Gasso, faces Florida in a crucial Women's College World Series semifinal game after their first loss. The winner will advance to the championship series against Texas. Key moments include Kelly Maxwell's pitching struggles and Ella Parker's two-run homer for OU. The game is being broadcast on ESPN and streamed on ESPN+.