Oklahoma vs Texas Tech softball live updates: Start time, TV channel for WCWS semifinals
Oklahoma vs Texas Tech softball live updates: Start time, TV channel for WCWS semifinals
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Oregon Ducks softball players and their coach reflect on their remarkable season with tears and pride.
Oklahoma and Texas Tech face off in the semifinals of the Women's College World Series on Monday, as both teams look to punch their ticket to the national championship series against Texas.
The No. 2 Sooners must beat No. 12 Texas Tech twice to advance in the WCWS, which certainly won't be an easy task against Red Raiders pitcher NiJaree Canady. Oklahoma, winner of four consecutive national titles, is hoping to avoid missing out on reaching the national championship for the first time since 2018.
Watch: Oklahoma vs Texas Tech softball in WCWS live with ESPN+
Texas Tech which is undefeated in the NCAA tournament so far, hosted its first regional, made its first super regional appearance and won its first WCWS game, all in 2025. It will be looking to earn another feat with a victory to advance to the finals Monday.
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Oklahoma vs Texas Tech softball live updates
Time: 7 p.m. ET
7 p.m. ET Date: Monday, June 2
Monday, June 2 Location: Devon Park (Oklahoma City)
Oklahoma-Texas Tech softball is set for a 7 p.m. ET first pitch on Monday night. If Oklahoma wins and forces an if-necessary game, the two teams will immediately play again, which is currently scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET.
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