Mia Williams' walk-off homer sends Texas Tech to rematch with Alabama
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 2:01 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Mia Williams hit her first career walk-off home run during Texas Tech's 5-4 victory over Alabama on June 1, 2026, in the semifinals of the Women’s College World Series. Alabama tied the game at 4-4 in the seventh inning with a two-run homer from Jena Young. This win forces a second semifinal game between the teams, a rare occurrence in the WCWS. Texas Tech’s success is pivotal as they seek a consecutive finals appearance after facing Texas last year. Nijaree Canady earned the win, marking a record 18th NCAA WCWS appearance.
- •Texas Tech claims 5-4 victory over Alabama in WCWS semifinals.
- •Mia Williams hits a decisive walk-off home run.
- •Jena Young ties the game with a two-run homer.
- •Nijaree Canady sets NCAA record for WCWS appearances.
- •Teams prepare for a second winner-take-all semifinal game.
- 2:01 AMYahoo Sports — Mia Williams hits 1st career walk-off homer, Texas Tech forces 2nd semifinal with Alabama at WCWS
"Mia Williams hit her first career walk-off home run to force a winner-take-all rematch Monday night after Texas Tech's 5-4 victory over Alabama in the semifinals of the Women’s College World Series. It was the fifth time in WCWS history both semifinals went to a second game in the double-elimination format, with Texas beating Tennessee twice earlier in the day. Williams’ 26th home run of the season came after Alabama’s Jena Young tied it at 4-all in the top of the seventh inning with a two-run homer.
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