Why Texas Tech could blow up the 2025 WCWS bracket
The Oklahoman’s Jenni Carlson breaks down why Texas Tech and NiJaree Canady will be the team to break the Women’s College World Series bracket this year.
The field for the 2025 Women’s College World Series is down to the final four.
Following a pair of elimination games on June 1, we have reached the national semifinals of the NCAA softball tournament. The June 2 games will determine who will advance to the best-of-three-game championship series starting Wednesday from Devon Park in Oklahoma City.
No. 6 Texas and No. 12 Texas Tech enter the day needing just one win each in two potential games to advance to the championship series. For the Longhorns, it would be the second consecutive appearance in the WCWS finals, and the third since 2022. The Red Raiders, led by ace NiJaree Canady, are seeking their first-ever appearance.
Meanwhile, No. 2 Oklahoma and No. 7 Tennessee each staved off elimination on June 1, and now must need two wins apiece to advance to the championship series. However, one more loss and both the Sooners and Lady Vols are done for the tournament.
Here’s a look at the schedule for Day 5 of the WCWS on June 2, including matchups, start times, TV channels and more:
Women’s College World Series games today
The fifth day of the 2025 Women’s College World Series will take place on June 2 with a pair of semifinal games. There could be as few as two games today, but as many as four, depending on the result of Texas and Texas Tech’s first games.
In the first matchup, No. 6 Texas will take on No. 7 Tennessee, with the Longhorns needing one win to advance to the championship series and Tennessee needing two wins. The evening session will pit No. 12 Texas Tech against No. 2 Oklahoma, with the Red Raiders similarly needing one win and the Sooners needing two.
Here’s a look at Monday’s full WCWS schedule:
All times Eastern
- No. 6 Texas 2, No. 7 Tennessee 0 (Tennessee eliminated)
- No. 12 Texas Tech vs. No. 2 Oklahoma | 7 p.m. | ESPN2 (ESPN+)
- No. 12 Texas Tech vs. No. 2 Oklahoma | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN2 (ESPN+)*
* If necessary
Who is in the Women’s College World Series?
The WCWS began May 29 with eight teams vying for a national championship and the field was narrowed down to four teams on June 1 as we have reached the semifinals.
Here’s who remains:
- No. 2 Oklahoma (51-8)
No. 3 Florida (48-16) *- No. 6 Texas (53-11)
No. 7 Tennessee (45-16)No. 9 UCLA (55-12) *- No. 12 Texas Tech (52-12)
No. 16 Oregon (53-9) *Ole Miss (42-19) *
* eliminated
Women’s College World Series bracket
Click here to see the official bracket for the 2025 Women’s College World Series.
When is the Women’s College World Series?
The 2025 WCWS began May 29 and will wrap up on either June 5 or June 6, depending on whether the best-of-three championship series goes two or the full three games.
Watch the 2025 Women’s College World Series live with ESPN+
What channel is the Women’s College World Series on?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: ESPN app | ESPN+
All four potential WCWS games on Monday will be played on ESPN. Beth Mowins (play-by-play), Jessica Mendoza (analyst) and Michele Smith (analyst) will have the call for the Texas-Tennessee matchups, with Holly Rowe serving as the sideline reporter. Kevin Brown (play-by-play) and Amanda Scarborough (analyst) will be on the call for the potential Texas Tech-Oklahoma doubleheader, with Taylor McGregor serving as the sideline reporter.
Streaming options for all four games include the ESPN app, which requires a valid cable login to access, and ESPN+, ESPN’s subscription streaming service.
