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Yahoo
18-07-2025
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Big 12 title contenders: Iowa State, Arizona State among favorites
Ahead of the Big 12 football season, The Oklahoman's Jenni Carlson and Des Moines Register's Travis Hines joined Before The Snap to share their picks for conference title contenders.
Yahoo
18-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Scott Frost back at UCF: Expectations in his return to Knights
Scott Frost returns to UCF. Jenni Carlson and Travis Hines join Before The Snap to break down the expectations.
USA Today
07-06-2025
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- USA Today
Who won WCWS championship? Longhorns earn first title in school history in dominant Game 3
Who won WCWS championship? Longhorns earn first title in school history in dominant Game 3 Show Caption Hide Caption Why Texas Tech, Texas will win 2025 WCWS It's a Lone Star State Women's College World Series this year, and reporter Jenni Carlson breaks down one reason Texas Tech will win and one reason Texas will win the WCWS. For the first time in program history, Texas has reached the mountaintop of the college softball world. In what was an all-around dominating performance, the sixth-seeded Longhorns defeated No. 12 Texas Tech 10-4 in Game 3 of the Women's College World Series championship series. With the win at Devon Park on June 6, Texas became the first program since Florida State in 2018 to be crowned as a first-time national champion. It also snaps a two-series losing streak in the WCWS championship for head coach Mike White after losing two of the last three finals to Oklahoma. REQUIRED READING: Texas softball vs Texas Tech live score: Longhorns dominating Red Raiders in decisive Game 3 Texas didn't take long to get to Texas Tech ace NiJaree Canady, who was starting her eighth consecutive game dating back to the super regional round of the NCAA softball tournament. The Longhorns plated five runs in the bottom of the first inning with back-to-back RBI singles from Reese Atwood and Katie Stewart and a three-run home run from Leighann Goode. Longhorns third baseman Mia Scott put Texas in double figures with the first grand slam at the WCWS in 15 years in the bottom of the fourth. Scott also flashed the leather of her glove in the top of the second inning with a play at the hot corner. It wasn't only Texas' bats that dominated in Game 3 of the WCWS championship series — and the WCWS as a whole — as sophomore ace Teagan Kavan was once again stellar on the mound. The West Des Moines native set a new WCWS record with 31 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings across six games at the WCWS this year; as all four of the runs she gave up on the night were unearned. Here's what you need to know on who won Game 3 of the WCWS championship series between Texas-Texas Tech on June 6, including a look at the boxscore, stats, highlights and more: Who won the WCWS? Texas came out on top in the 2025 WCWS championship series by taking two games in the best-of-three series against Texas Tech. Behind an all-out offensive slugfest and outstanding performance in the circle by Kavan, the Longhorns bounced back on June 6 after dropping Game 2 of the WCWS championship series on June 5. Texas took Game 1 of the WCWS championship series on June 4 with a 2-1 victory over Texas Tech. It was Atwood who came up clutch in Game 1 for the Longhorns, as she slapped a two-RBI single into left field on the fourth pitch of what would have been an intentional walk out of the palm of Canady. WCWS Game 3 score: Texas beats Texas Tech TEAM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 F Texas Tech 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 4 Texas 5 0 1 4 0 0 ― 10 Texas vs Texas Tech WCWS Game 3 stats Here's a breakdown of each team's stats from Game 3 of the WCWS championship series: Runs: Texas 10, Texas Tech 4 Texas 10, Texas Tech 4 Hits: Texas 12, Texas Tech 8 Texas 12, Texas Tech 8 Errors: Texas 3, Texas Tech 2 Texas 3, Texas Tech 2 Extra-base hits: Texas 5, Texas Tech 0 Texas 5, Texas Tech 0 Strikeouts: Texas 6, Texas Tech 3 Texas 6, Texas Tech 3 Runners left on base: Texas Tech 5, Texas 4 Texas Tech 5, Texas 4 Runners in scoring position: Texas 6-for-11, Texas Tech 3-for-4 Texas vs Texas Tech WCWS Game 3 highlights Here's a look at all the runs scored by the Longhorns in the their WCWS title clinching win June 6 against Texas Tech: Texas final out clinches first WCWS championship Here's a look at the final out at the Women's College World Series, as the Longhorns claimed their first championship. WCWS champions history Here's a year-by-year history of past WCWS winners, dating back to 2015:
USA Today
06-06-2025
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- USA Today
Texas softball vs Texas Tech live updates: Start time, TV for WCWS finals Game 3
Texas softball vs Texas Tech live updates: Start time, TV for WCWS finals Game 3 Show Caption Hide Caption How the SEC's softball dominance could carry it through to the Women's College World Series The Oklahoman's Jenni Carlson shares the top storylines she's following through the NCAA softball tournament, starting with the SEC's biggest strengths. Only one thing is certain to happen at the Women's College World Series on June 6: By the end of the night, a Texas softball program will hoist the national championship for the first time in program history. The question is whether it will be No. 6 Texas or No. 12 Texas Tech that emerges as the victor from the winner-take-all Game 3 of the WCWS championship series from Devon Park in Oklahoma City. The Longhorns earned the Game 1 victory behind the heroics of catcher Reese Atwood. The following day, NiJaree Canady led the Red Raiders back into the win column in Game 2 after taking responsibility for a major mistake on Atwood's game-winning hit in Game 1. Texas ace Teagan Kavan is expected to be back in the circle for the Longhorns to try and clinch the championship. Despite throwing 495 pitches in five games at the WCWS, Canady is expected to throw the majority of innings for Texas Tech. USA TODAY Sports is bringing you live updates, scores and highlights from Game 3 of the WCWS finals. Follow along: Watch WCWS finals with ESPN+ Texas vs Texas Tech softball live score This section will be updated TEAM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 F Texas Tech ― ― ― ― ― ― ― ― Texas ― ― ― ― ― ― ― ― Texas and Texas Tech are set to square off in a winner-take-all Game 3 in the Women's College World Series championship series. Since the format was adopted in 2005, this marks the seventh Game 3. Here's a look at the history of Game 3s. What time does Texas vs Texas Tech softball start? Time: 8 p.m. ET 8 p.m. ET Date: Friday, June 6 Friday, June 6 Location: Devon Park (Oklahoma City) First pitch for Game 3 of the WCWS finals is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET from Devon Park in Oklahoma City. What TV channel is Texas vs Texas Tech softball on today? TV channel: ESPN ESPN Streaming: ESPN app | ESPN+ Game 3 of the national championship series between Texas and Texas Tech will air live on ESPN, with streaming options on the ESPN app (with a cable login) and ESPN+, the latter of which serves as the network's streaming service. WCWS finals schedule
USA Today
06-06-2025
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- USA Today
Women's College Softball World Series championship series Game 3 history
Women's College Softball World Series championship series Game 3 history Show Caption Hide Caption How the SEC's softball dominance could carry it through to the Women's College World Series The Oklahoman's Jenni Carlson shares the top storylines she's following through the NCAA softball tournament, starting with the SEC's biggest strengths. The saying is "There's nothing like Game 7 in sports." The same is true of Game 3 of the championship series in the Women's College World Series. The 2025 season will conclude on Friday at Devon Park in Oklahoma City with a rare treat for college softball fans: a Game 3. For the seventh time since the WCWS adopted the best-of-three-game series format in 2025, everything will come down to a winner-take-all game. No. 6 Texas will take on No. 12 Texas Tech at 8 p.m. ET to determine which of the programs from the Lone Star State will collect their first national championship in the sport. Here's what you need to know about the history of Game 3s in the WCWS: How many Game 3s have there been in WCWS finals history? The Texas-Texas Tech Game 3 on Friday will be the seventh WCWS in championship series history since the format was adopted in 2005. This will be the first one since Oklahoma stormed back from a 1-0 deficit against Florida State to win two straight to begin their dynastic four-peat. The first Game 3 occurred the same year the new format was put in place. UCLA defeated Michigan 5-0 in Game 1, but the Wolverines earned 5-2 and 4-1 wins to win the national title. That Game 3 actually lasted 10 innings before Michigan pulled away late. The 2007, 2012, 2015 and 2016 Women's College World Series also went the full three games. The winner of Game 1 only won the national championship in just 2015 and 2016 WCWS. Texas-Texas Tech 2025 WCWS Texas opened with a 2-1 victory over Texas Tech on a clutch hit from catcher Reese Atwood. The Red Raiders were carried by NiJaree Canady in Game 2 to force the winner-takes-all Game 3. Game 1: Texas 2, Texas Tech 1 Texas 2, Texas Tech 1 Game 2: Texas Tech 4, Texas 3 Texas Tech 4, Texas 3 Game 3: Texas vs. Texas Tech, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN) Oklahoma stuns Florida State in 2021 WCWS Florida State's offense broke out for eight runs in Game 1 to down Oklahoma in the opener. However, Giselle Juarez and the Sooners limited the Seminoles to just three runs over the next two games to win the fifth national championship in program history. Game 1: Florida State 8, Oklahoma 4 Florida State 8, Oklahoma 4 Game 2: Oklahoma 6, Florida State 2 Oklahoma 6, Florida State 2 Game 3: Oklahoma 5, Florida State 1 Oklahoma defeats Auburn in 3 games for 2016 WCWS title After taking a close victory in Game 1, the Sooners jumped out to a 7-0 lead through two innings against Auburn in Game 2 of the 2016 WCWS. However, the Tigers scored 11 consecutive runs, including four on a grand slam by Emily Carosone in the eighth inning. Paige Parker limited Auburn to one run in a gem to win Game 3. Game 1: Oklahoma 3, Auburn 2 Oklahoma 3, Auburn 2 Game 2: Auburn 11, Oklahoma 7 (8 innings) Auburn 11, Oklahoma 7 (8 innings) Game 3: Oklahoma 2, Auburn 1 Florida defeats Michigan to repeat as champions in 2015 WCWS Michigan made Florida earn a repeat in the 2015 WCWS. The Gators took Game 1 3-2, but the Wolverines earned a 1-0 win in Game 2 to force Game 3. That's when Florida ace Lauren Haeger took over in a 4-1 Gators' win. She limited Michigan to one run on five hits in her complete game bid. She struck out five and walked one. Game 1: Florida 3, Michigan 2 Florida 3, Michigan 2 Game 2: Michigan 1, Florida 0 Michigan 1, Florida 0 Game 3: Florida 4, Michigan 1 Alabama overcomes 1-0 deficit to win first SEC softball championship in 2012 Alabama won the first-ever softball national championship in school history and the first for the SEC after falling behind the Sooners at multiple points. The Sooners took Game 1, but Alabama bounced back with an 8-6 Game 2 win. In Game 3, the Crimson Tide trailed 3-0 but scored four runs in a rain delay extended fourth inning to pull off the comeback. Game 1: Oklahoma 4, Alabama 1 Oklahoma 4, Alabama 1 Game 2: Alabama 8, Oklahoma 6 Alabama 8, Oklahoma 6 Game 3: Alabama 5, Oklahoma 4 Arizona takes down Tennessee in 2007 WCWS Arizona did not score a run until the 10th inning of Game 2 of the championship series in the WCWS in 2007, but the Wildcats still took the series. After winning 1-0 in 10 innings in Game 2 to even the series, Taryne Mowatt delivered a gem with 11 strikeouts in a 5-0 Arizona Game 3 win. Game 1: Tennessee 3, Arizona 0 Tennessee 3, Arizona 0 Game 2: Arizona 1, Tennessee 0 (10 innings) Arizona 1, Tennessee 0 (10 innings) Game 3: Arizona 5, Tennessee 0 Michigan knocks off UCLA to win 2005 WCWS for first title In the very first WCWS championship series, three games were not nearly enough for UCLA and Michigan. After splitting the first two games, the third and deciding game went to extra innings. Samantha Findlay hit a three-run home run in the top of the 10th to help the Wolverines win their first national championship in school history. She actually drove in all four runs for Michigan in the championship game. Game 1: UCLA 5, Michigan 0 UCLA 5, Michigan 0 Game 2: Michigan 5, UCLA 2 Michigan 5, UCLA 2 Game 3: Michigan 4, UCLA 1 (10 innings) The biggest stories, every morning. 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