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Women's College World Series: Texas Tech, Oklahoma first teams to advance from super regionals

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May 24, 2025

Women's College World Series: Texas Tech, Oklahoma first teams to advance from super regionals

The first two teams in the Women’s College World Series are set, with Texas Tech and Oklahoma riding to victory in the NCAA softball super regionals.

Texas Tech, a 12-seed, became the first team to punch its ticket to the Women’s College World Series with a super-regional sweep of No. 5-seeded Florida State on Friday. Oklahoma, the seven-time NCAA champs, joined them on Saturday with a mercy-rule sweep over Alabama.

NiJaree Canady, who transferred to Texas Tech from Stanford for the largest-ever softball NIL deal, led the way for the Red Raiders, pitching seven innings each in Games 1 and 2, allowing just one total run. Canady added a hit, RBI and a walk in Game 1. Texas Tech finished the regular season No. 11 in the USA Softball rankings.

After a 3-0 win over the Crimson Tide on Friday, the Sooners punched their ticket with a 13-2 win on Saturday, with the matchup ending after five innings due to the college softball mercy rule. Freshman shortstop Gabbie Garcia hit two two-run homers, including one that began a nine-run third inning for Oklahoma.

It will be Texas Tech’s first appearance in the WCWS. For Oklahoma, however, it’s familiar territory: The Sooners have appeared in the event 18 times since 2000, winning the past four championships.

South Carolina, which won Game 1 of its series against UCLA 9-2 thanks to catcher Lexi Winters’ 3-RBI performance, had a chance to clinch its spot on Saturday. But the Bruins had another idea, with junior Jordan Woolery slugging a two-run walk-off homer to keep UCLA’s world series hopes alive. The Gamecocks and Bruins will now face off for Game 3 on Sunday.

A slew of games are still set to take place on Saturday, with Oregon, Ole Miss and Nebraska all holding opportunities to complete sweeps and advance to the WCWS.

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What comes after North Texas’ final World Cup match?

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July 14, 2026

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What comes after North Texas’ final World Cup match?

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Talarico, Paxton campaigning in Texas this week. See events

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July 13, 2026

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Talarico, Paxton campaigning in Texas this week. See events

The two candidates vying for the U.S. Senate seat in Texas are making stops across the Lone Star State this week.

Democrat James Talarico and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will head to South Texas as the two go head-to-head in the Nov. 3 General Election to replace U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. Cornyn lost his reelection bid to Paxton in the Republican Primary Election.

The campaign tour continues for Talarico after hosting townhalls in El Paso and Marfa as part of his “Frontera Tour,” while Paxton is holding a “Rally in the Valley” in McAllen.

Here’s where the candidates will be in Texas.

Paxton heads to McAllen for ‘Rally in the Valley’

Paxton is heading to McAllen for his “Rally in the Valley” event at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14. He’ll be joined by National Border Security Council President Paul Perez, TX-28 Nominee Tano Tijerina, and TX-34 Nominee Eric Flores.

The all-ages event will take place at University Draft House Townlake McAllen, 100 West Business 83, and spots can be reserved at eventbrite.com.

Talarico to visit Del Rio, Eagle Pass, Laredo

Talarico continues his “Frontera” tour with a stop in Del Rio on Monday, July 14.

“Gather with your family, friends, and neighbors to hear from James about taking his fight against Big Money and corruption to Washington. Together, we can win back power for working people in a system that’s rigged for the ultra-wealthy,” the event page states, adding that the program will be short and voters can greet Talarico after.

Here are the stops on Talarico’s “Frontera” tour:

Monday, July 13: