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Texas Tech ends Oklahoma’s four-year WCWS dynasty to set up all-Texas final

The best-of-three championship series begins June 4, marking the first intrastate showdown in the Women’s College World Series since 2004.

Jun 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders players celebrate after defeating the Oklahoma Sooners 3-2 and advance to the finals against Texas in the NCAA Softball Women's College World Series semifinal game at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images
Texas' Katie Stewart after her home run in the fourth inning to take a 1-0 lead against Tennessee during the NCAA semifinal at Devon Park.
Texas pitcher Teagan Kavan, celebrating the Longhorns' win over Oklahoma on Saturday, won't have to face the Sooners in the Women's College World Series final. Instead, the Longhorns will get Texas Tech.

Overview

  • Texas Tech eliminated four-time defending champion Oklahoma with a 3–2 walk-off win in the semifinal on June 2 thanks to Lauren Allred’s sacrifice fly.
  • Red Raiders ace NiJaree Canady struck out eight over seven innings, allowing two runs on five hits despite managing a left hamstring injury.
  • Oklahoma’s pursuit of a fifth consecutive NCAA softball title fell short as its four-year WCWS championship streak ended.
  • Texas secured its finals berth earlier that day with a 2–0 victory over Tennessee, highlighted by Katie Stewart’s fourth-inning home run and combined shutout pitching by Mac Morgan and Teagan Kavan.
  • The best-of-three WCWS championship series between Texas and Texas Tech kicks off Wednesday, June 4 at 8 p.m. ET at Devon Park in Oklahoma City.