Tennessee softball faces Texas in WCWS semifinal rematch

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Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Tennessee softball faces Texas in WCWS semifinal rematch
Summary

Tennessee softball plays Texas in the Women's College World Series semifinals on June 1 in Oklahoma City. The Lady Vols, the No. 7 seed, advanced to this round without a loss after defeating Texas Tech 2-1 on May 30. Texas, the reigning national champion and No. 2 seed, advanced after beating Nebraska 3-1 in an elimination game. Tennessee previously defeated Texas 6-3 in a WCWS opener on May 28, showcasing strong pitching from Sage Mardjetko and Karlyn Pickens. This matchup is crucial for Tennessee as they seek their first national championship and have a chance to secure a spot in the finals.

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  • Tennessee faces Texas on June 1 at noon ET.
  • The Lady Vols defeated Texas in their previous matchup.
  • Texas has to win twice to eliminate Tennessee.
  • Tennessee advanced to this semifinal without a loss.
  • Both teams are targeting a spot in the finals.
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Tennessee softball will face Texas in the Women's College World Series semifinals, creating a potential rematch vs. the Lady Volunteers' top pitchers.

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Tennessee softball will play Texas in a winner-take-all WCWS semifinal after the Lady Vols failed to eliminate the Longhorns. Here are the details.

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Tennessee softball faces Texas in the Women's College World Series semis June 1. Here's what you need to know about the rematch in Oklahoma City.

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