Texas Tech vs. Texas softball box score: Live stats from Women's College World Series Final Game 1
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Texas and Texas Tech faced off in the opening game of the Women's College World Series Final in Oklahoma City, a historic matchup between two in-state rivals competing for the national championship. The contest marked a significant moment for women's college softball, drawing attention to the sport's elite level of competition. Live statistics and play-by-play updates tracked the game's progression as both teams sought an early advantage in the best-of-three series. The Red Raiders and Longhorns brought their full competitive efforts to what promised to be a memorable postseason clash.
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The lead up to this year's Women's College World Series brought us back to a battle of Texas in Oklahoma City. Texas vs. Texas Tech: Take II will be just as thrilling as the original.
Texas has been tested this postseason with six must-win elimination games; but they've created new life. Tech has played four elimination games and had to overcome one of worst deficits in WCWS history. The past three weeks convinced us all that we're ready for another head-to-head battle with the Longhorns and Red Raiders. Game 1 in OKC starts Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN.
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Texas Tech vs. Texas softball box score: Live stats from NCAA Women's College World Series Final
Texas Tech Red Raiders
BatterPOSABRHRBIBBSOAVGOBP
1Mia Williams2B311202.436.519
42Mihyia DavisCF311100.433.489
11Lauren AllredRF200001.386.511
Jackie Lis1B200001.419.536
6Taylor Pannell3B200000.355.419
55Kaitlyn TerryP/DP100000.435.531
12Jasmyn BurnsC110010.352.448
7Logan HallemanLF100000.346.452
32Hailey ToneySS100010.305.392
13Victoria ValdezC000000.074.265
8Desirae SpearmanLF100000.319.455
Total1732324
H:
Williams 1 (27)
Davis 1 (10)
RBI:
Williams 2 (87)
Davis 1 (51)
PitcherPOSIPHRERBBSOBFERA
22Samantha LincolnP2.021121103.4
24Nijaree CanadyP1.12110161.9
Total4.08662222
Terry 16 (10 strikes)
Lincoln 38 (18 strikes)
Canady 23 (14 strikes)
Texas Longhorns
BatterPOSABRHRBIBBSOAVGOBP
21Kayden HenryCF311000.401.479
20Katie Stewart1B211210.430.554
23Viviana MartinezSS302100.387.449
14Reese AtwoodC210010.326.420
43Leighann Goode2B200000.329.434
13Hannah WellsDP211001.299.358
44Kaiah AltmeyerLF211100.302.415
7Ashton MaloneyRF201200.294.382
24Jaycie Nichols3B211001.329.397
Total2068622
3B:
Maloney 1 (4)
H:
Stewart 1 (31)
RBI:
Stewart 2 (79)
Martinez 1 (46)
Altmeyer 1 (28)
Maloney 2 (16)
PitcherPOSIPHRERBBSOBFERA
17Teagan KavanP5.023324202.4
Total5.02332420
Kavan 87 (52 strikes)
How to watch: Texas Tech vs. Texas 2026 NCAA Softball Women's College World Series Final Game 1
Date: Wednesday, June 3
Time: 8 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN
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