Texas softball faces Texas Tech in WCWS finals for back-to-back titles
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Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Texas softball is set to compete against Texas Tech in the Women's College World Series finals. After losing their opening game to No. 7 Tennessee, Texas rebounded with a shutout victory over Mississippi State and eliminated No. 4 Nebraska, driven by Katie Stewart's powerful home run. They advanced by dominating Tennessee in the rematch, outscoring them 9-2 in both games. This matchup marks the first time the same teams have met in the WCWS finals in consecutive years since the current bracket format was implemented.
- •Texas advanced to the finals after beating Tennessee in two games.
- •The Longhorns previously defeated Texas Tech in last year's finals.
- •Katie Stewart contributed a critical three-run home run against Nebraska.
- •Texas has faced a challenging path in this year's WCWS.
- 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — WCWS repeat champions: Texas looking to become latest back-to-back champ
"Texas softball is looking to win back-to-back WCWS championships against Texas Tech. How many times has that happened? Here's what to know.
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