Texas softball falls to Vols, on brink of WCWS elimination
The Texas Longhorns faced a challenging start in the Women's College World Series, losing to the Tennessee Volunteers 6-3. This defeat puts Texas on the brink of elimination, as they must win their remaining games to advance. The game featured a notable three-run homer by Tennessee's Elsa Morrison and a late two-run homer from Texas's Leighann Goode.
- ▪The Texas Longhorns lost to the Tennessee Volunteers 6-3 in the opening game of the Women's College World Series.
- ▪Tennessee's Elsa Morrison hit a three-run homer in the second inning to give the Vols a 3-0 lead.
- ▪Texas scored two runs late in the game but could not overcome Tennessee's lead.
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