Texas Tech struggles against Texas in Women’s College World Series finals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 10:16 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Texas Tech faced Texas in the Women's College World Series finals on June 4, 2026, down 1-0 in the series. After taking a 1-0 lead in the fifth inning, Texas Tech faltered as shortstop Hailey Toney's error allowed two runs to score. Misplays continued, contributing to a 4-1 deficit. The heavily recruited Red Raiders, aiming for a championship, experienced pressure and expectations after previous success and significant investment in their roster. Despite a strong lineup, Texas Tech's performance fell short, leading to another runner-up finish.
- •Texas Tech was down 1-0 in the series against Texas.
- •Tech took a 1-0 lead but suffered critical errors leading to a 4-1 deficit.
- •Coach Gerry Glasco noted the pressure affected his team's performance.
- •Texas Tech missed out on a national championship after significant roster investments.
- •This is Texas Tech's second consecutive loss to Texas in the WCWS finals.
- 10:16 AMYahoo Sports — How loaded Texas Tech fell short again in the WCWS: ‘You can’t buy a championship’
"OKLAHOMA CITY — Minutes before Texas Tech and Texas touched off the Women’s College World Series finals Wednesday, Red Raiders coach Gerry Glasco told ESPN’s Holly Rowe, “Everything we’ve built in the last year-and-a half has been for this moment, and I believe we’re ready.” Barely 24 hours later, with Tech down 1-0 in the series but clinging to a 1-0 lead in the top of the fifth, shortstop Hailey Toney fielded a sharp grounder to her right, pivoted to make the easy throw to third base to get ou
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