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USA Today
17-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Texas A&M softball run-rule Saint Francis 18-0 in Regional blowout on Friday afternoon
Texas A&M softball run-rule Saint Francis 18-0 in Regional blowout on Friday afternoon Texas A&M flexed its offensive and defensive power in Game 2 of the Bryan-College Station Regional, securing a commanding 18-0 victory over the Saint Francis Red Flash on Friday evening. The Aggies' explosive offense showed no signs of slowing down, racking up 18 runs on eight hits in just five innings. A&M capitalized on Saint Francis' struggles, as the Red Flash set a record with 14 walks, keeping the bases loaded all game long. SEC All-Tournament standouts Koko Wooley and Amari Harper led the charge, going a flawless 6-for-6 with nine RBIs, with Harper launching the only home run of the day. On the mound, Sydney Lessentine and Sidne Peters delivered a dominant no-hitter, allowing only one walk while striking out eight batters. This performance was crucial for freshman Lessentine, who gained valuable postseason experience, while Peters' strong return from injury provided a much-needed boost for Texas A&M's pitching rotation. Texas A&M will face Liberty in Game 3 of the Bryan-College Station regional on Saturday at 1:00 pm. CT. The game will be available to watch on ESPN+. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Jarrett Johnson on X: @whosnextsports1.
USA Today
14-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
2025 Women's College World Series odds – Who's favored to win it all?
2025 Women's College World Series odds – Who's favored to win it all? As the NCAA Softball Regional begins Saturday, all eyes are on the betting odds for the national championship in a season where any team could emerge victorious. Texas A&M has been a surprise front-runner under third-year head coach Trisha Ford. Predicted to finish fifth in the SEC, the Aggies defied expectations, finishing second just a half-game behind Oklahoma. Though a rainout against Georgia may have cost them a share of the regular-season title, Ford refuses to blame external factors, stressing the team had plenty of opportunities to secure it on their own. Despite Texas A&M's rapid rise and No. 1 national ranking, Ford was not named SEC Coach of the Year, losing to Oklahoma's Patty Gasso. However, her leadership has been recognized beyond the conference. Gasso invited her to join the U.S. Women's National Team coaching pool for 2025-28. This weekend, Texas A&M takes the field with a talented squad featuring five All-SEC team selections and three SEC All-Tournament honorees, aiming for gold at the Women's College World Series. 2025 Women's College World Series Odds – BetMGM Top 12 Favorites Here are the current betting odds for the 2025 NCAA Softball National Championship, according to BetMGM: Texas A&M (+150) Oklahoma (+200) Texas (+250) Florida (+600) Arkansas (+800) UCLA (+1000) Tennessee (+1400) LSU (+1700) South Carolina (+2000) Texas Tech (+2200) Florida State (+2500) Duke (+2500) As the postseason unfolds, all eyes are on Texas A&M and their quest for their first national championship since 1987. Can the Aggies cap off their historic season with a title? Stay tuned for a thrilling tournament run. We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn't influence our coverage. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Jarrett Johnson on X: @whosnextsports1.
