Tennessee Shocks Texas in Women's College World Series Opener
The 2026 Women's College World Series kicked off in Oklahoma City with an electrifying upset as No. 7 Tennessee defeated the defending champions, No. 2 seed Texas, 6-3. This unexpected outcome means the Longhorns, who entered the tournament with high hopes, must now navigate through the losers' bracket to keep their championship dreams alive. In the next round, Tennessee will face No. 11 Texas Tech, who dominated Mississippi State with an 8-0 run-rule victory in just five innings. NiJaree Canady excelled on the mound for Texas Tech, propelling last year's runner-up closer to another shot at the national title. Mississippi State now finds itself in a do-or-die situation, set to meet Texas in an elimination game on Friday, May 29. Additional highlights from the tournament include: No. 1 overall seed Alabama returning to the WCWS for the first time since 2021, aiming for their second national title. No. 4 Nebraska making its first appearance in Oklahoma City since 2013, led by All-American Jordy Frahm. No. 8 UCLA continuing its legacy as the sport's most decorated program with 12 NCAA titles. This year's WCWS features five teams from the SEC, including newcomers Arkansas and Mississippi State. Notably, Oklahoma is absent for the first time since 2015, ending a remarkable nine-year streak that included six championships. The complete schedule includes: Game 1: Texas Tech 8, Mississippi State 0 (F/5) Game 2: Tennessee 6, Texas 3 Upcoming Matches: Alabama vs. UCLA and Nebraska vs. Arkansas Fans can follow the action live at Devon Park, with further matchups scheduled throughout the weekend.
Source: CBS Sports - 2026-05-28