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Mia Williams' walk-off homer sends Texas Tech to rematch with Alabama

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Last updated Jun 2, 2026

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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.

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•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.

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2:01 AMYahoo Sports — Mia Williams hits 1st career walk-off homer, Texas Tech forces 2nd semifinal with Alabama at WCWS

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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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Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 2:01 AM
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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