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Who won WCWS Most Outstanding Player? Texas softball's Teagan Kavan wins 2025 award
Who won WCWS Most Outstanding Player? Texas softball's Teagan Kavan wins 2025 award 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. After two knocks on the door, Texas softball finally broke it down at the Women's College World Series by winning its first national championship title against No. 12 Texas Tech. A big reason the Longhorns were able to put together a national championship run was sophomore ace Teagan Kavan. Following Texas' 10-4 rout over Texas Tech at Devon Park in Oklahoma City on June 6, Kavan was named the Most Outstanding Player of the WCWS. She beat out her third baseman Mia Scott − who broke the game wide open in the bottom of the fourth inning with a grand slam − for the award. THE 2025 MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER IS TEAGAN KAVAN 👏#WCWS x @TexasSoftball — NCAA Softball (@NCAASoftball) June 7, 2025 REQUIRED READING: Who won WCWS championship? Longhorns earn first title in school history in dominant Game 3 "It means the world. I'm so happy for this team. We did it, first natty, let's go," Kavan told ESPN's Holly Rowe after the game. "My grandma, the last thing she told my brother, one of the last things was to bring home a victory. We did that for her. It's really so precious." The sophomore right-hander set a new WCWS pitching record on June 7, as she threw 31 2/3 scoreless innings across seven outings. In those seven games pitched, Kavan started four of them and was rewarded with the win in each. Kavan had a heavy heart for much of the WCWS, as she lost her grandmother − who is the reason she wears No. 17 on her jersey − right before Texas' 4-2 win over No. 2 Oklahoma on May 31. In the best-of-three WCWS championship series, Kavan went 2-0 in the circle while striking out six batters. She came out in relief in Game 2 on June 5 for Texas to get the final two outs of the bottom of the sixth inning. Kavan's efforts in the circle down in Oklahoma City helped Texas become the first team since Florida State in 2018 to win its first-ever WCWS national championship title. Teagan Kavan WCWS stats Here's a game-by-game breakdown of Kavan's stats at the WCWS this year:
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3 days ago
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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:
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3 days ago
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Mia Scott grand slam gives Texas chance at run-rule win vs Texas Tech at WCWS
Mia Scott grand slam gives Texas chance at run-rule win vs Texas Tech at WCWS 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. In her last go-around at the Women's College World Series, Mia Scott put on a show for Texas softball. And she may very well hit the game-winning home run amid Texas' run to its first national championship. REQUIRED READING: Texas softball vs Texas Tech live updates: WCWS Game 3 score, highlights With the bases loaded and no outs in the bottom of the fourth inning, Scott unleashed a fastball to straight away centerfield for a grand slam to extend the Longhorns' lead to 10-0 over No. 12 Texas Tech at Devon Park in Oklahoma City. it's a 🔟 spot for the Horns 🤘#HookEm | 📺: ESPN — Texas Softball (@TexasSoftball) June 7, 2025 It is the first grand slam at the Women's College World Series in 15 years, according to the ESPN broadcast. Scott's home run off of Chloe Riassetto was her fifth career home run at the WCWS. It also unlocked a potential run-ahead victory for Texas in the fourth inning, meaning the Longhorns can put an end to the game after Texas Tech's turn at the plate in the fifth inning, as the Longhorns entered the frame ahead by at least eight runs. A win for the Longhorns at Devon Park would send Mike White's program to the mountaintop of the college softball world for the first time in program history.
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4 days ago
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What channel is Texas-Texas Tech softball today? Time, TV for WCWS finals Game 3
What channel is Texas-Texas Tech softball today? Time, TV for WCWS finals 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. By the end of the night, history will be made at the Women's College World Series with a first-time national champion. The two teams playing for that moment of history will be No. 6 Texas and No. 12 Texas Tech. The Longhorns and Red Raiders are slated for an 8 p.m. ET first pitch in the winner-take-all Game 3 of the WCWS championship series on June 6 in Oklahoma City at Devon Park. Stream WCWS Game 3 live with ESPN+ After dropping Game 1 of the championship series on June 4, Texas Tech responded back with a 4-3 victory over Texas on June 5 in front of Patrick Mahomes. In what was a pitchers' duel for the first couple of innings, NiJaree Canady overcame some late-game adversity to record her 34th victory of the season. Regardless of who wins the winner-take-all Game 3, which is just the seventh ever Game 3 in the history of the WCWS, a first-time national champion will be crowned for the first time since Florida State won in 2018. Here's what you need to know on how to watch Game 3 of the WCWS championship between Texas and Texas Tech: What channel is Texas vs Texas Tech on today? TV channel: ESPN ESPN Streaming options: ESPN app | ESPN+ ESPN will televise Game 3 of the WCWS championship series between Texas and Texas Tech on June 6. Streaming options include the ESPN app (with a TV login) and ESPN+, ESPN's subscription streaming service. REQUIRED READING: Patrick Mahomes lauds NiJaree Canady, Texas Tech softball in WCWS finals appearance Texas vs Texas Tech start time Date: Friday, June 6 Friday, June 6 Time: 8 p.m. ET 8 p.m. ET Location: Devon Park (Oklahoma City) Game 3 of the WCWS championship series between Texas and Texas Tech on June 6 is scheduled for an 8 p.m. ET first pitch at Devon Park in Oklahoma City. REQUIRD READING: How much does NiJaree Canady make? Texas Tech ace making $1 million in NIL deal Texas softball schedule 2025 Below are Texas' results from the Women's College World Series. To view the Longhorns' full 2025 schedule, click here. Thursday, May 29: (6) Texas 3, (3) Florida 0 (WCWS) (6) Texas 3, (3) Florida 0 (WCWS) Saturday, May 31: (6) Texas 4, (2) Oklahoma 2 (WCWS) (6) Texas 4, (2) Oklahoma 2 (WCWS) Monday, June 2: (6) Texas 2, (7) Tennessee 0 (WCWS) (6) Texas 2, (7) Tennessee 0 (WCWS) Wednesday, June 4: (6) Texas 2, (12) Texas Tech 1 (WCWS finals) (6) Texas 2, (12) Texas Tech 1 (WCWS finals) Thursday, June 5: (12) Texas Tech 4, (6) Texas 3 (WCWS finals) Texas Tech softball schedule 2025 Below are Texas Tech's results from the Women's College World Series. To view the Red Raiders' full 2025 schedule, click here.
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4 days ago
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What channel is Texas-Texas Tech softball today? Time, TV for WCWS finals Game 2
What channel is Texas-Texas Tech softball today? Time, TV for WCWS finals Game 2 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. Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect the new start time for Thursday's game due to inclement weather in the Oklahoma City area forcing a weather delay to take place. A national champion can be crowned at the Women's College World Series by the end of the night. Fresh off a 2-1 win on June 4 , No. 6 Texas enters Game 2 of the WCWS championship series 21 outs away from winning the first national championship in program history. The Longhorns and Red Raiders are scheduled for an approximate 8:50 p.m. ET first pitch on June 5 at Devon Park in Oklahoma City due to a weather delay. Watch the WCWS finals live with ESPN+ What looked like it could be a controversial finish after an obstruction call in the top of the fifth inning in favor of Texas Tech quickly turned in favor of Texas. Reese Atwood, facing a 3-0 count on an intentional walk attempt by NiJaree Canady, slapped a two-RBI single to ultimately give Texas the 2-1 victory. A win for Longhorns on June 5 would mark the first time the WCWS has crowned a first-time champion since Florida State in 2018, and the first champion that isn't Oklahoma since 2021. However, if the Red Raiders are able to pick up a win, they will force the "if necessary" Game 3 on June 6, since a team has to win at least two games in the best-of-three championship series to be crowned the national champion in college softball. Here's what you need to know on how to watch Game 2 of the WCWS finals, including first pitch information and more: What channel is Texas vs Texas Tech softball on today? TV channel: ESPN ESPN Streaming options: ESPN app | ESPN+ ESPN will televise Thursday's WCWS championship series game between Texas and Texas Tech. Streaming options include the ESPN app (with a TV login) and ESPN+ the latter of which serves as the network's streaming service. Texas-Texas Tech start time today Date: Thursday, June 5 Thursday, June 5 Time: 8:50 p.m. ET, 7:45 p.m. CT 8:50 p.m. ET, 7:45 p.m. CT Location: Devon Park (Oklahoma City) Game 2 of the WCWS championship series between Texas and Texas Tech is now scheduled for a 8:50 p.m. ET (7:45 p.m. local time) first pitch on June 5 at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, with a weather delay pushing back the initial 8 p.m. start time. Texas-Texas Tech predictions, odds, picks Here's a compilation of predictions from those within the USA TODAY Network on who will win the WCWS championship series: Ryan Aber, The Oklahoman: Texas Tech wins in three Texas Tech wins in three Nathan Giese, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Texas Tech wins in three Texas Tech wins in three Cora Hall, Knox News: Texas Tech wins in three Texas softball schedule 2025 Below are Texas' last five results. To view the Longhorns' full 2025 schedule, click here. Saturday, May 24: (6) Texas 6, (11) Clemson 5 (NCAA Super Regional) (6) Texas 6, (11) Clemson 5 (NCAA Super Regional) Thursday, May 29: (6) Texas 3, (3) Florida 0 (Women's College World Series) (6) Texas 3, (3) Florida 0 (Women's College World Series) Saturday, May 31: (6) Texas 4, (2) Oklahoma 2 (Women's College World Series) (6) Texas 4, (2) Oklahoma 2 (Women's College World Series) Monday, June 2: (6) Texas 2, (7) Tennessee 0 (Women's College World Series) (6) Texas 2, (7) Tennessee 0 (Women's College World Series) Wednesday, June 4: (6) Texas 2, (12) Texas Tech 1 (WCWS championship series) Texas Tech softball schedule 2025 Below are Texas Tech's last five results. To view the Red Raiders' full 2025 schedule, click here.
