Texas Beats Tennessee Twice, Advances to WCWS Title Series for 2nd Consecutive Year
Teagan Kavan threw a two-hit shutout with 10 strikeouts as Texas reached the championship series for the third straight year.
- On Monday, June 1, 2026, defending-champion Texas advanced to the Women's College World Series championship series by defeating Tennessee twice in Oklahoma City, securing its third straight finals appearance.
- The 51-12 Longhorns needed two wins against the 49-12 Volunteers to advance; Texas secured a 5-2 victory in the first game to force a decisive second matchup.
- Pitcher Teagan Kavan threw a complete-game two-hitter with 10 strikeouts in the second game, while slugger Katie Stewart extended Texas' lead with her 30th home run of the season.
- Tennessee coach Karen Weekly said the team "did not adjust well" to Texas' pitching, ending the Lady Vols' season without the program's first national championship title.
- Starting Wednesday, June 3, 2026, Texas will face either Alabama or Texas Tech in a best-of-three championship series at Devon Park.
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