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Tennessee Beats Texas, Advances in WCWS Winner's Bracket

PUBLISHED May 28, 2026, 5:01 PM ET

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Oklahoma City. Tennessee defeated defending national champion Texas 6-3 at Devon Park on May 28 to open the Women’s College World Series, with Sage Mardjetko starting and Karlyn Pickens recording the save; Tennessee freshman catcher Elsa Morrison hit a three-run home run that contributed to the margin. Tennessee’s victory advanced the No. 7 seed into the WCWS winner’s bracket and set up a May 30 matchup with No. 11 seed Texas Tech for a spot in the semifinals on June 1; Texas, after using ace Teagan Kavan and relievers, faces an elimination game on Friday and must win to remain in title contention.

By Michael Grant | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Regular season concluded and WCWS field was set with seeding determined.
May 28: Tennessee (48-10) beat Texas (47-12) 6-3 at Devon Park to open the WCWS.
May 28: Texas Tech beat Mississippi State 8-0; Alabama beat UCLA 6-3; Nebraska defeated Arkansas in extra innings.
May 30: Tennessee scheduled to face Texas Tech for a spot in the semifinals.
June 1: Semifinal spots to be decided based on May 30 results and bracket progression.

News Intelligence

If you're a college softball fan, this is a thrilling time. Tennessee's win over Texas shakes up the WCWS bracket. It's a reminder that any team can shine on the big stage. Keep an eye on the upcoming games. The underdog might just surprise you.

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Articles Published:: 6
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 6

Who Benefited

The Tennessee softball program benefited by winning the opening WCWS game, improving its tournament position, boosting player visibility, and increasing prospects for a semifinal berth, media coverage, and recruiting momentum.

Who Impacted

Texas suffered a setback after losing its WCWS opener, placing the defending champion in an elimination scenario and forcing the team to regroup for a must-win game to stay in the tournament.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 6
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 6
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

Who Impacted

Texas suffered a setback after losing its WCWS opener, placing the defending champion in an elimination scenario and forcing the team to regroup for a must-win game to stay in the tournament.