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New York Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Strong start for UT
Follow our coverage of the WCWS from Oklahoma City as the five remaining teams chase the softball national title Imagn Images So far, the Vols are all over Oklahoma's Sam Landry. Landry primarily works on the sides of the plate, and Tennessee is working with what she's giving it. That sacrifice fly by Vols catcher Sophia Nugent against her former team in the Sooners not only gives her team a 2-0 lead in the first inning, but it continues what's emerging as an early trend in this game: go with where it's pitched. Both Gabby Leach and Pannell drove outside pitches the other way, and facing Nebraska's Jordy Bahl last week was great preparation for seeing Oklahoma's Sam Landry. Imagn Images That was an absolute shot of a line drive by Vols third baseman Taylor Pannell. Sooners center fielder Abigaile Dayton didn't take a great angle on that ball, going straight across instead of a slanted angle, and a passed ball gets the Vols on the board. Karlyn Pickens is a totally different pitcher for Tennessee when she has the lead. T1 - Tennessee 1, Oklahoma 0 A single, a double and a passed ball, and the Vols have the lead. Just what they needed against the powerhouse Sooners. A rematch of the 2013 final ... when these players were in elementary school. Wonder if any of them were softball junkies watching the WCWS that year Tennessee vs. Oklahoma in Game 2. There are good storylines all over the place in this one. Imagn Images Even though Game 1 of the day is already over, I will say Texas was my pick to win that one (promise!). I knew Teagan Kavan would come through after what was kind of a shockingly close Super Regional against Clemson. As for the rest of the matchups today: Tennessee vs. Oklahoma: While most of me REALLY wants Tennessee to shut the Sooners down so we can have some parity here (and so the Sooners can face some challenges), I think we're going to have a relatively close one here. In the Super Regionals, Karlyn Pickens dominated in Game 3 against Nebraska, but Game 1 was a little iffy. I think it'll be somewhat similar here, so I think the Sooners will take this first matchup. But I wouldn't be surprised if the Vols come back with a vengeance after it. Honestly, they're my pick to win it all, but I think they'll drop this first one. While most of me REALLY wants Tennessee to shut the Sooners down so we can have some parity here (and so the Sooners can face some challenges), I think we're going to have a relatively close one here. In the Super Regionals, Karlyn Pickens dominated in Game 3 against Nebraska, but Game 1 was a little iffy. I think it'll be somewhat similar here, so I think the Sooners will take this first matchup. But I wouldn't be surprised if the Vols come back with a vengeance after it. Honestly, they're my pick to win it all, but I think they'll drop this first one. Ole Miss vs. Texas Tech: This is definitely the more understated matchup of the day, but to be honest, it's just as good as any other, especially because this is the first opening-round matchup between teams making their first WCWS appearance since 2001, according to the broadcast. While the Rebels have an undeniable comeback ability, I think NiJaree Canady will shut Ole Miss down with her comfort on the big stage. This is definitely the more understated matchup of the day, but to be honest, it's just as good as any other, especially because this is the first opening-round matchup between teams making their first WCWS appearance since 2001, according to the broadcast. While the Rebels have an undeniable comeback ability, I think NiJaree Canady will shut Ole Miss down with her comfort on the big stage. Oregon vs. UCLA: Well, well, well, look how we found ourselves: a matchup of former Pac-12 powerhouses. Now, though, both teams are in the Big Ten, which the Ducks won this season. While UCLA has been here countless times before, I think Oregon's hot streak will continue as of late. Its walk-off wins in the regionals and Super Regionals were thrilling and showed just how much fight they have, and then the Ducks' mercy-rule win over Liberty to get to OKC has them coming in on a hot streak. I'm gonna say Sko Ducks on this one. Saturday's schedule of games (times are ET): Game 5: Texas vs. Oklahoma-Tennessee winner, 3 p.m. Texas vs. Oklahoma-Tennessee winner, 3 p.m. Game 6: Texas Tech-Ole Miss winner vs. UCLA-Oregon winner, 7 p.m. Friday's schedule of games (times are ET): Game 5: Florida vs. Oklahoma-Tennessee loser, 7 p.m. Florida vs. Oklahoma-Tennessee loser, 7 p.m. Game 6: Texas Tech-Ole Miss loser vs. UCLA-Oregon loser, 9:30 p.m. Imagn Images Up next is the game we've all been waiting for: Can Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens, who's throwing the equivalent of 108-110 mph in baseball, stifle Oklahoma? Keep in mind, these are both SEC teams (weird), and they've met a few times earlier this season. Tennessee won the first game, 5-2, while the Sooners won the second, 4-1. In the series finale, Tennessee came out on top 5-3. Pickens pitched in both of the Lady Vols' wins, giving up 10 total hits and striking out 12. What's even more impressive is Tennessee won on the road. But that was all the way back in March. Oklahoma has gotten a lot better since then, and it will be very hard to beat the Sooners again. Still, Pickens has arguably gotten better since March, too. This should be a good one. Imagn Images What Molly said. I simply cannot wait to see Karlyn Pickens' defense versus Oklahoma's offense. Imagn Images And there we have it, as the Longhorns advance to the winners' bracket after shutting down the Gators, 3-0. But as good as that game was, I think I'm even more excited for this next one on the slate: Oklahoma vs. Tennessee. I came into this NCAA Tournament thinking that Tennessee is one of the only squads that could potentially stifle Oklahoma's five-peat chances, especially with Karlyn Pickens in the circle for the Vols. I guess we'll see here soon. I am one to love a high-scoring, offensive matchup, but Texas' defensive prowess today kept me locked in. The Longhorns beat the Gators 3-0, earning the day off on Friday and facing the winner of No. 2 Oklahoma vs. No. 7 Tennessee on Saturday. Oklahoma-Tennessee starts at 2:30 p.m. ET. Imagn Images Teagan Kavan and Joley Mitchell were the stars in Game 1 of the Women's College World Series as Texas beats Florida 3-0. Texas will play the winner of Oklahoma-Tennessee on Saturday. Florida will play the loser of that game on Friday. Kavan went the distance in the circle for Texas, allowing just two hits with only two hits. Mitchell had two solo home runs. How Oklahoma advanced to the WCWS: Regional Defeated Boston 8-0 Defeated California 11-2 Defeated California 12-1 Super Regional Defeated Alabama 3-0 Defeated Alabama 13-2 The Longhorns' biggest problem against Clemson in the Supers was surrendering late-game leads. But Teagan Kavan has absolutely shut down a Gators offense that is quite literally full – from leadoff to No. 9 – of .300-plus hitters. What an absolute turnaround from this matchup in the first round last year, when Florida run-ruled Texas. Tennessee was the No. 7 seed for the NCAA Tournament: Coach: Karen Weekly Record: 45-15, 15-9 in the SEC Players to watch: Taylor Pannell, .391 average, 15 HR, 62 RBIs Kinsey Fiedler, .345, 36 RBIs Saviya Morgan, .338, 25 SB McKenna Gibson, .309, 11 HR, 42 RBIs Sophia Nugent, .308, 17 HR, 59 RBIs Karlyn Pickens, 23-9, 1.03 ERA, 270 K Sage Mardjetko, 12-2, 2.33 ERA Imagn Images B7 - Texas 3, Florida 0 Last hope for the Gators. They have only two hits off Longhorns starting pitcher Teagan Kavan. How Tennessee advanced to the WCWS: Regional Defeated Miami, Ohio 17-0 Defeated Ohio State 4-2 Defeated Ohio State 5-0 Super Regional Lost to Nebraska 5-2 Defeated Nebraska 3-2 Defeated Nebraska 1-0
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Women's College World Series: Tennessee blows out Florida, Oregon takes out Ole Miss in extras
The Women's College World Series continued on Friday with the second day of action. (Brett Rojo-Imagn Images) As the Women's College World Series continues, so do the upsets. No. 7 Tennessee dispatched No. 3 Florida with a dominant 11-3 win in five innings, staying alive in the tournament and sending the Gators home early. No. 16 Oregon then ended Ole Miss' season in extra innings, ending the game on a much-feared shrimp (a walk-off walk). The Volunteers and Ducks will advance to face each other on Sunday. Tennessee mercy rules Ole Miss Tennessee shook off a tough 4-3 loss to defending champs Oklahoma on Thursday to get the big win over Florida. The Lady Vols began the game red-hot, notching seven runs in the bottom of the first to take an early lead. Tennessee later took its lead to 9-0 off back-to-back solo homers from catcher Sophia Nugent and first baseman McKenna Gibson in the second inning. Florida switched pitchers twice in the first two innings to try and stave off Tennessee's run, but the damage was done. Another run for the Lady Vols came in the third inning off a muffed Florida catch. Advertisement But then the Gators came alive, getting back-to-back home runs of their own in the fourth inning. First baseman Reagan Walsh's two-run bomb and left fielder Korbe Otis' solo homer cut into Tennessee's deficit. For a moment, Florida kept the run rule — an eight-run mercy rule — at bay. But the Lady Vols picked up another run in the fourth inning off outfielder Alannah Leach's fourth RBI of the game to keep the Gators sweating heading into the fifth inning. Tennessee made quick work of Florida in the fifth and final inning, getting three outs off four batters to secure the eight-run win. On Sunday, the Lady Vols will now face off against the loser of Texas Tech vs. UCLA, which takes place on Saturday. Advertisement Florida, who lost to Texas on Thursday, will now be the first to head home. Oregon outlasts Ole Miss in extras, on walk-off walk Friday's second game turned the whole night into a game of "Would you rather?" Specifically, would you rather your season end by getting mercy-ruled or on a bases-loaded walk, in the 10th inning. Ole Miss experienced the latter against Oregon. The Rebels nearly had a dramatic comeback win in hand when they rallied in the seventh inning, tying the game after entering the frame down 5-2. Once it reached extras, the game developed into a late-night war of attrition. The player who did not budge was Oregon starting pitcher Lyndsey Grein, who threw 9 1/3 innings on 144 pitches despite blowing the lead in the seventh. Advertisement Unfortunately, the ignominy fell on Ole Miss star Aliyah Binford, who took over on the mound in the fifth inning and kept Oregon scoreless from the sixth inning on, until she ran into some trouble in the 10th inning. Binford is a senior, and her career ended on the bases-loaded walk.
USA Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Tennessee eliminates Florida from Women's College World Series
No. 7 national seed Tennessee (46-16) defeated No. 3 national seed Florida (48-17), 11-3, Friday in the 2025 Women's College Word Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Friday's loss ended the 2025 campaign for the Gators. The Lady Vols scored seven runs in the first inning. Tennessee added two runs in the second inning, one run in the third inning and one run in the fourth inning. Sophia Nugent went 2-for-3. She hit one home run, recorded one RBI and scored one run, while McKenna Gibson went 1-for-2. She hit one home run, recorded two RBIs and scored two runs. Alannah Leach went 2-for-3. She hit one double, recorded four RBIs and scored one run, while Gabby Leach went 1-for-3. She hit one triple and scored one run. Freshman Erin Nuwer (6-4) pitched two innings. She allowed one hit and recorded two strikeouts. Nuwer totaled 30 pitches, including 19 strikes. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle Karlyn Pickens started for the Lady Vols. She pitched one inning and allowed one walk. Pickens recorded two strikeouts, while totaling 23 pitches, including 11 strikes. Sage Mardjetko also appeared in relief for the Lady Vols. She pitched two innings and allowed three runs and two hits. She recorded one strikeout, while totaling 42 pitches, including 24 strikes. Tennessee next plays Sunday at 3 p.m. EDT against the loser of Saturday's Texas-Oklahoma game. Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).
Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Women's College World Series: Tennessee softball eliminates Florida after hot start
As the Women's College World Series continues, so do the upsets. No. 7 Tennessee dispatched No. 3 Florida with a dominant 11-3 win in five innings, staying alive in the tournament and sending the Gators home early. Tennessee shook off a tough 4-3 loss to defending champs Oklahoma on Thursday to get the big win over Florida. The Lady Vols kicked off the game with a red-hot first inning, notching seven runs in the bottom of the first to take an early lead. Advertisement Tennessee later took its lead to 9-0 off back-to-back solo homers from catcher Sophia Nugent and first baseman McKenna Gibson in the second inning. Florida switched pitchers twice in the first two innings to try and stave off Tennessee's run, but the damage was done. Another run for the Lady Vols came in the third inning off a muffed Florida catch. But then the Gators came alive, getting back-to-back home runs of their own in the fourth inning. First baseman Reagan Walsh's two-run bomb and left fielder Korbe Otis' solo homer cut into Tennessee's deficit. For a moment, Florida kept the run rule — an eight-run mercy rule — at bay. But the Lady Vols picked up another run in the fourth inning off outfielder Alannah Leach's fourth RBI of the game to keep the Gators sweating heading into the fifth inning. Tennessee made quick work of Florida in the fifth and final inning, getting three outs off four batters to secure the eight-run win. On Sunday, the Lady Vols will now face off against the loser of Texas Tech vs. UCLA, which takes place on Saturday. Florida, who lost to Texas on Thursday, will now be the first to head home. Another team will be following right behind them: unseeded Ole Miss and No. 16 Oregon will also face off on Friday, with the loser getting eliminated.
Newsweek
6 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
How to Watch Tennessee vs Florida: Live Stream Women's College Softball World Series, TV Channel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. It's the final chance for Tennessee and Florida to stay alive in the Women's College World Series. After opening-round losses on Thursday, the two teams face each other in the first game of the double-elimination bracket on Friday. The winner moves on to the second round to face the loser of Oklahoma/Texas, while the loser heads home. Tune in Friday to see who advances. NCAA softballs sit in a bucket before the second game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Texas Longhorns during the Championship Finals of the 2024 NCAA Women's College World Series at OGE Energy Field at... NCAA softballs sit in a bucket before the second game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Texas Longhorns during the Championship Finals of the 2024 NCAA Women's College World Series at OGE Energy Field at Devon Park on June 6, 2024 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Oklahoma won 8-4 to take the NCAA Championship. More Photo byHow to Watch Tennessee vs Florida: Date: Friday, May 30, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM ET Channel: ESPN2 Stream: Fubo (Try for free) Tennessee is 45-16 on the year after falling to Oklahoma on Thursday in a 4-3 game. The Volunteers struck first with a pair of runs in the first inning, fueled by a passed ball that brought Gabby Leach in to score. Just one of the team's runs came via an RBI, as Sophia Nugent flew out in the first inning to bring in a run. The team's third-inning run came on an error. Tennessee looked poised to win until the bottom of the seventh, when a three-run walk-off home run completely flipped the script and sent the Volunteers to the loser's bracket. Florida is 48-16 this season. The team couldn't get the bats going in the first game on Thursday, losing 3-0 to Texas, with each run coming via a solo homer. As for Florida, the team recorded just two hits, with Taylor Shumaker and Korbe Otis both reaching base. Looking to watch the College World Series? Subscribe to Fubo now to get started watching this college softball matchup. Live stream the Tennessee vs Florida game on Fubo: Start your free trial now! Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
