Tennessee advances, to face Texas Tech Saturday afternoon
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OKLAHOMA CITY — Tennessee defeated defending champion Texas 6-3 in the Women's College World Series opener on Thursday, May 28, advancing into the winners' bracket. The No. 7 seed Lady Vols secured the victory behind strong pitching and timely hitting and will meet No. 3 seed Texas Tech at Devon Park on Saturday, May 30 at 3 p.m. ET.
Tennessee’s win included First Team All-American pitcher Sage Mardjetko and a three-run home run by Knoxville freshman Elsa Morrison in her WCWS debut; Texas Tech opened the tournament with an 8-0 run-rule victory over Mississippi State on May 28. Alabama also won its opener and is scheduled to face the Nebraska/Arkansas winner on Saturday evening, per published WCWS schedules.
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Timeline
- 1. May 28, 2026: Texas Tech defeated Mississippi State 8-0 (five innings) in WCWS opening game.
- 2. May 28, 2026: Tennessee defeated defending champion Texas 6-3 in its WCWS opener.
- 3. May 28, 2026: Alabama defeated UCLA 6-3 in its WCWS opener.
- 4. May 30, 2026: Tennessee scheduled to play Texas Tech at 3 p.m. ET on ABC.
- 5. May 30, 2026: Alabama scheduled to play winner of Nebraska vs. Arkansas at 6 p.m. CT.
Why it matters
This is a big moment for Tennessee sports fans. The Lady Vols' win over Texas puts them in a strong position for the Women's College World Series. If you're a fan, mark your calendar for Saturday, May 30 at 3 p.m. ET.
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