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Texas edges Tennessee 5-2 to force second semifinal at WCWS

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 6:56 PM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

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Summary

Hannah Wells delivered a pivotal two-run single as Texas defeated Tennessee 5-2 in the Women's College World Series on June 1, 2026. The game remained tied 1-1 until the fifth inning, when Texas scored three runs to take control. With this win, Texas set up a win-or-go-home game later in the day against Tennessee. Citaly Gutierrez gave up one run through six innings, and Teagan Kavan struck out the final batter to secure the victory for Texas. Throughout the season, Texas has faced elimination multiple times in the tournament.

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By the Numbers

•Texas improves to 50-12 with the victory in the WCWS.
•Katie Stewart hit a home run to put Texas ahead 2-1.
•Wells' hit off the center field wall brought in two runs.
•Tennessee had the bases loaded in the seventh but fell short.
•The two teams meet again later in the day for a second semifinal.

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6:56 PMYahoo Sports — Hannah Wells delivers big 2-run single and Texas knocks off Tennessee 5-2 to stay alive at WCWS

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Hannah Wells' bases-loaded single in the fifth inning broke open a tight game and Texas forced a second semifinal game at the Women's College World Series, defeating Tennessee 5-2 on Monday. Facing elimination for the fifth time in this NCAA Tournament, Texas (50-12) won to set up a win-or-go-home game between the two teams later in the day. Tied 1-1 through four innings, the Longhorns added three runs in the fifth.
— Yahoo Sports

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