Tennessee softball opens WCWS with 6-3 win over reigning national champion Texas
Tennessee softball began the Women's College World Series with a victory over Texas, winning 6-3. The Lady Vols, seeded seventh, managed to hold off a late rally from the reigning national champions. They will next face Texas Tech in the winner's bracket on May 30.
- ▪Tennessee softball defeated Texas 6-3 in the opening game of the Women's College World Series.
- ▪The Lady Vols are the No. 7 seed and improved their record to 48-10 with this win.
- ▪Junior pitcher Sage Mardjetko started the game, and senior Karlyn Pickens secured her seventh save of the season.
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