Mia Williams Gets Hit 5 Times as Texas Tech Reaches Women's College World Series

4 articles · Updated · Bleacher Report · May 25

Texas Tech advanced to the Women's College World Series with a 16-7 Super Regional win over Florida, but the postgame focus shifted to Mia Williams being hit by pitches five times across the series.
Williams — a former Florida player who transferred to Texas Tech — was plunked on the first pitch of both Friday's and Sunday's games, fueling accusations that Florida targeted her.
Florida coach Tim Walton denied any intent, saying pitchers had to work inside against a hitter who could drive outside pitches over the fence; he was later ejected during an argument over balls and strikes.
Jason Williams, Mia's father and a former Florida basketball player, said Walton was ejected because he did not want to shake her hand, while the teams ultimately skipped the usual post-series handshake.
Williams said she ignored the off-field noise and expected a "dog fight" against her former team, and coach Gerry Glasco said she answered the attention by homering and winning "every battle" thrown her way.

Beyond her father’s fame and a coach’s ejection, what does Mia Williams’ resilience reveal about athletes today?

As athletes become free agents, are bitter rivalries like Williams vs. Florida the new normal for college sports?

Will President Trump’s new executive order effectively curb the 'tampering' and transfer portal chaos fueling these tensions?