Tennessee defeats Texas Tech amid handshake controversy in WCWS
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 10:10 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Tennessee overcame Texas Tech 2-1 in extra innings during the Women's College World Series on May 30. The match ended with a walk-off home run, but the focus shifted to a postgame confrontation between Texas Tech third baseman Taylor Pannell and Tennessee head coach Karen Weekly. Pannell alleged that Weekly implied her transfer was a mistake instead of exchanging pleasantries, which Weekly refuted, asserting she said 'good game.' Video evidence from the handshake line does not confirm Pannell's claim, although it shows her reacting afterward. Texas Tech is set to face UCLA in an elimination game soon.
- •Tennessee won 2-1 against Texas Tech in extra innings.
- •Pannell accused Weekly of not saying 'good game' post-match.
- •Weekly denies the accusation, calling it an 'outright lie.'
- •Video evidence does not clarify what was said.
- •Texas Tech's next game is an elimination match against UCLA.
- 10:10 PMYahoo Sports — Texas Tech-Tennessee handshake controversy, explained: How Taylor Pannell, Karen Weekly ignited rivalry
"Tennessee beat Texas Tech 2-1, but the drama didn't end there.
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