Texas Tech Ends Oklahoma Four-Year WCWS Title Streak

Texas Tech stunned the softball world by defeating four-time defending champion Oklahoma 3-2 in a dramatic Women's College World Series semifinal to reach the championship series for the first time in program history. The Red Raiders secured the victory on a walk-off sacrifice fly by Lauren Allred, allowing Mihyia Davis to score the winning run after Oklahoma's Abigale Dayton had tied the game with a two-run homer in the seventh inning. Texas Tech's ace pitcher NiJaree Canady, a Stanford transfer and reigning USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year, delivered a strong performance with eight strikeouts over seven innings despite the late homer. Oklahoma, coached by Patty Gasso, had been aiming for a historic fifth consecutive WCWS title but fell short against the resilient Red Raiders, who are led by first-year head coach Gerry Glasco. The championship series will feature Texas Tech against in-state rival Texas, marking the first intrastate final in 21 years. The win highlights Texas Tech's breakout season, including their first conference regular season and tournament titles.