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Texas Tech Topples Oklahoma, Sets Up All-Texas WCWS Championship with Texas

NiJaree Canady’s walk-off sacrifice fly ended Oklahoma’s four-year title streak, setting Texas Tech on a collision course with undefeated Texas in a best-of-three series starting June 4.

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.
Tiare Jennings #23 of the Oklahoma Sooners celebrates after turning a double play in the second inning against the Florida State Seminoles during Game One of the NCAA Division 1 Softball Championship at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium on June 07, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Mac Morgan, pictured earlier in the NCAA Tournament, started against Tennessee on Monday, combining with Teagan Kavan to shut out Tennessee and send the Longhorns to the finals of the Women's College World Series.

Overview

  • Texas reached the finals by blanking Tennessee 2-0 on Monday as Katie Stewart’s solo home run and a combined three-hitter from Mac Morgan and Teagan Kavan secured the win.
  • No. 12 Texas Tech defeated No. 2 Oklahoma 3-2 in the semifinals on a walk-off sacrifice fly by Lauren Allred, ending the Sooners’ streak of four straight national titles.
  • Canady, the two-time reigning NFCA Pitcher of the Year, earned the victory despite yielding a tying homer, showcasing her dominance through the decisive innings.
  • Both Longhorns and Red Raiders enter the championship series unbeaten in the NCAA tournament, with Texas Tech also perfect through its first-ever WCWS run.
  • The best-of-three Women’s College World Series finals begin Wednesday, June 4, in Oklahoma City, with Game 2 on June 5 and, if necessary, Game 3 on June 6.