OKLAHOMA CITY — The Texas Tech softball team scored another victory in the 2025 Women’s College World Series today by downing UCLA 3-1 at Devon Park.
The Red Raiders got another stellar pitching performance from NiJaree Canady and timely offense from Hailey Toney (solo home run) and Raegan Jennings (pinch-hit RBI single).
Texas Tech now advances to the semifinals and will play either Oregon or Oklahoma on Monday.
Texas Tech softball vs. UCLA Women’s College World Series live updates
8:06 p.m. Final: Texas Tech hands on to defeat UCLA 3-1 and advance to the semifinals on Monday.
7:46 p.m.: NiJaree Canady has retired the last six batter since giving up the home run. Texas Tech softball leads 2-1 going to the 7th.
7:40 p.m.: Hailey Toney muscles a home run to right center and Texas Tech goes up 2-1 heading to the bottom of the 6th.
7:28 p.m.: Texas Tech softball takes a 1-0 lead after Makayla Garcia steals home plate. UCLA has tied it back up with a solo home run from Kaniya Bragg. Red Raiders and Bruins tied 1-1 through 5 innings.
7:04 p.m.: 1-2-3 innings for both pitchers as we head to the 5th looking for some offense.
6:52 p.m.: Texas Tech softball and UCLA remain scoreless through 3 innings. Red Raiders still looking for their first hit.
6:39 p.m.: Gerry Glasco disagreed with the ump’s strike zone and was issued a warning for arguing. NiJaree Canady issued two walks and UCLA loaded the bases before Canady got a strikeout and force out at home to end the inning. Still scoreless through 2 full.
6:26 p.m.: Lauren Allred gets hit by a pitch but then gets doubled off at first on a popout from Canady in the top of the 2nd.
6:20 p.m.: NiJaree Canady sends the Bruins down in order in response. No score after the 1st.
6:13 p.m.: Texas Tech softball goes down in order in the top of the first. UCLA coming up to bat.
5:22 p.m.: About 45 minutes out from first pitch. Texas Tech will be the visitors tonight wearing their white uniforms. UCLA wearing their blues as the home team.
What TV channel is Texas Tech vs. UCLA softball on today?
Texas Tech’s game against UCLA will air on ESPN and can be streamed on Fubo, which requires a subscription.
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Texas Tech vs. Ole Miss softball start time
First pitch for Texas Tech and UCLA’s Women’s College World Series game is set for 6 p.m.
Texas Tech softball schedule 2025
Below is Texas Tech’s postseason schedule:
Big 12 Tournament
Lubbock Regional
Tallahassee Super Regional
Women’s College World Series schedule
Here’s the full schedule for the 2025 Women’s College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City:
All times Central
Thursday, May 29
Friday, May 30
Saturday, May 31
Sunday, June 1
Monday, June 2
Tuesday, June 3
Wednesday, June 4
Thursday, June 5
Friday, June 6 (if necessary)
WCWS finals Game 3: TBD vs. TBD, 7 p.m., ESPN (Fubo)
This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Texas Tech softball vs. UCLA live updates: Red Raiders down Bruins 3-1, move to WCWS semifinals
Reporting by Nathan Giese, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal / Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
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