Overview

• Game 1 of the best-of-three series kicked off June 4 at Devon Park in Oklahoma City with both teams undefeated at the WCWS.
• Texas is making its second straight final appearance under coach Mike White and aims to overcome past title losses to secure its first championship.
• Texas Tech ace NiJaree Canady has allowed only four runs over 35 innings in five NCAA tournament starts and earned a 3-2 semifinal win over reigning champion Oklahoma.
• The matchup carries extra significance due to the bond between Texas coach Mike White and Texas Tech coach Gerry Glasco, whose late daughter Geri Ann played under White at Oregon.
• Despite a 62-11 all-time edge in their rivalry, neither program has previously met in the WCWS final or claimed a national softball title.