Hannah Wells sparks Texas softball with ladybug superstition during WCWS
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 8:23 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
During the Women's College World Series, Texas softball's Hannah Wells hit a two-RBI single against Tennessee, helping the Longhorns take a 4-1 lead in their elimination game. Wells' superstition of eating ladybugs for luck was highlighted by ESPN's Holly Rowe, who mentioned its role in her previous successes. Texas held on to win the game 5-2, forcing a second game in the series against Tennessee. A win in Game 2 would allow Texas a chance to defend their national championship.
- •Hannah Wells hits a two-RBI single in the fifth inning.
- •Texas leads Tennessee 5-2 in an elimination match.
- •Wells' superstition involves eating ladybugs for good luck.
- •Game 2 is scheduled to follow the first game's conclusion.
- •Texas could advance to defend their national title.
- 8:23 PMYahoo Sports — Eating ladybugs? Texas' Hannah Wells has baffling superstition
"ESPN's Holly Rowe shared during a WCWS broadcast that Texas softball's Hannah Wells had a superstition of eating ladybugs for good luck. Here's what to know.
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