Texas Longhorns Beat Tennessee to Reach WCWS, Opening Sunday Against Texas Tech

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 2

Texas advanced to the Women’s College World Series on Monday by defeating Tennessee, setting up a matchup with Texas Tech when the series opens Sunday.
Freshman pitcher Hannah Wells drew attention during the run for a childhood superstition: eating any ladybug she finds for good luck.
ESPNW highlighted Wells’ ritual in a promotional clip as the Longhorns pushed toward a national championship berth.
The win keeps Texas alive in the title chase, with the next test coming against a Texas Tech team now standing between the Longhorns and a deeper WCWS run.

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