The 2025 Women’s College World Series field will reach the final four teams on June 1.

A pair of elimination games will be played to determine who plays in the semifinal round on June 2 for a chance to qualify for the championship series. The first of the two elimination games will feature No. 9 UCLA taking on No. 7 Tennessee from Devon Park in Oklahoma City.

The winner of that game will advance to take on No. 6 Texas in the semifinal at noon on June 2. They would need to defeat the Longhorns twice to advance to the best-of-three-game championship series, which is scheduled to start on June 4.

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UCLA is coming off a 3-1 loss to NiJaree Canady and Texas Tech in the winner’s bracket on Saturday. While the Bruins scored the first run off Canady in the WCWS, it was not enough, as the Red Raiders’ million-dollar arm continued her hot postseason.

Tennessee avoided elimination by defeating its SEC rival Florida by a run-rule 11-3 margin on May 30. The Vols left no doubt by plating seven runs in the opening inning and then doing enough to finish the game in five innings. The best part for them, ace Karlyn Pickens, threw one inning and then earned a much-needed rest.

Follow along here for live updates, scores and highlights from the WCWS elimination game between UCLA and Tennessee:

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Top of seventh inning: Tennessee 4, UCLA 4

Tennessee challenes if Megan Grant touched home plate after home run

Tennessee is challenging if Megan Grant touched home plate after hitting her home run. It appears she missed the plate on the first look but then went back and touched the plate. But according to the rules expert, she could be called out if she received assistance from her teammate to touch home.

Megan Grant ties game with two-run home run

Down to its final out, Megan Grant takes a first pitch swing from Karlyn Pickens and knocks it out of the park to tie the game 4-4 in the top of the seventh inning.

Jordan Woolery collected a two-out single to set up the heroics from Grant.

End of sixth inning: Tennessee 4, UCLA 2

Tennessee 3 outs away from WCWS semifinal

Despite getting the lead-off hitter on via a hit-by -pitch, the Lady Vols are not able to add any insurance runs in the inning after Taylor Tinsley records three straight outs.

Karlyn Pickens and Tennessee will face the top of the UCLA order in the top of the seventh inning.

Taylor Tinsley relieves Kaitlyn Terry in circle for UCLA

Kaitlyn Terry hits Alannah Leach on an 0-2 count to lead off the bottom of the sixth inning. Taylor Tinsley will come on to relieve Terry in the circle. Terry will actually move to right field instead of being removed altogether.

Emma Clarke is up for the Lady Vols.

Tennessee challenge ends UCLA threat in sixth

Tennessee successfully challenges that Kaitlyn Terry was out of the runner’s lane, causing an error on a throw from pitcher Karlyn Pickens to the first baseman and allowing Terry to reach. That results in the third out of the inning.

UCLA would have had runners on first and third with two outs for the top of the order if the challenge had not been successful. The Bruins are down to their final three outs.

End of fifth inning: Tennessee 4, UCLA 2

Tennessee is 6 outs away from CWS semifinal appearance

Following a two-run home run from Taylor Pannell in the bottom of the fifth inning, Tennessee is ahead of UCLA 4-2. The Lady Vols need to record six more outs to get back to the WCWS semifinals vs. No. 7 Texas.

That was a good bounce back by Kaitlyn Terry to get Laura Mealer to ground out to end the inning with runners on second and third.

Taylor Pannell gives Tennessee lead with 2-run home run

Taylor Pannell takes the first pitch she sees in the bottom of the fifth inning to left field for a two-run home run to give Tennessee a 4-2 lead. The ball flies 69.5 mph off the bat. Gabby Leach had a single up the middle with one out preceding the homer.

UCLA leaves bases loaded

UCLA potentially misses out on a huge scoring opportunity. Karlyn Pickens strikes out Alexis Ramirez with the bases loaded and two outs to escape the jam and strand three runners on base. Pickens walked Megan Grant with runners on second and third to load the bases.

It was a bold move considering Ramirez went deep off Pickens earlier in the game, but it did set up a righty vs. righty situation.

End of fourth inning: Tennessee 2, UCLA 2

Kaitlyn Terry, Karlyn Pickens in pitcher’s duel

Following a fast start for both offenses, both Kaitlyn Terry and Karlyn Pickens have settled in for a pitcher’s duel.

Terry has retired seven straight batters and 10 of the last 11 she has faced since a two-RBI single by Laura Mealer in the first inning. Terry has six strikeouts and one walk (an intentional walk) in four innings of work.

Meanwhile, Pickens has five strikeouts and two walks in her four innings. Sofia Mujiica’s home run in the second inning was the last hit she allowed.

End of third inning: Tennessee 2, UCLA 2

Kaitlyn Terry strikes out pair in 1-2-3 third inning

Kaitlyn Terry strikes out Sophia Nugent and McKenna Gibson back-to-back in a 1-2-3 bottom of the third inning. Terry has retired four straight batters and seven of the last eight hitters since the Laura Mealer two-RBI single in the first inning.

Alexis Ramirez, who hit a solo home run in the second inning, leads off the fourth for the Bruins.

Karlyn Pickens bounce back in third inning

A nice bounce back inning for Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens after allowing two home runs in the second inning. Pickens works around a one-out walk to Jordan Woolery for a scoreless third inning.

End of second inning: Tennessee 2, UCLA 2

Sofia Mujica ties game with home run

Freshman DP Sofia Mujica takes another high riseball and hits it over the center field wall to tie the game at 2-2 with a home run. This is the first time Karlyn Pickens has allowed two home runs in an inning this season.

Alexis Ramirez hits home run for UCLA

Alexis Ramirez takes a riseball from Karlyn Pickens and drives it out to left field for a solo home run to get one run back for the Bruins.

End of first inning: Tennessee 2, UCLA 0

Tennessee strikes first vs UCLA

Tennessee’s offense strikes first off a two-RBI single by Laura Mealer with the bases loaded and two outs. UCLA opted to walk McKenna Gibson with two runners in scoring position.

Taylor Pannell and Ella Dodge had back-to-back singles with one out and advanced to scoring position on a flyball to center field, in which outfielders Jessica Clements and Liesl Osteen nearly collided.

Laura Mealer gives Tennessee early lead

Laura Mealer makes UCLA pay for walking McKenna Gibson to load the bases. With two outs, she hits a two-RBI single to center field.

Infield flyball rule ends UCLA inning with double play

UCLA’s Jessica Clements had a leadoff single, and Jordan Woolery added a one-out single, but the UCLA threat ends due to the infield fly rule. Megan Grant popped out behind short, but Laura Mealer struggled with the sun and dropped the ball. The umpire called it an infield fly, which means the batter is out and runners can advance at their own risk.

Tennessee center fielder Kinsey Fiedler threw out Clements trying to advance to third base for the third out.

Tennessee-UCLA WCWS matchup underway

Karlyn Pickens fires the first pitch of the Tennessee-UCLA matchup for a strike and we are underway here at Devon Park in Oklahoma City.

Pregame

UCLA-Tennessee first pitch is set for 2:15 p.m.

UCLA will bat first, serving as the designated away team. That means the Bruins will begin the game at the plate against Tennessee ace Karlyn Pickens.

First pitch is scheduled for 2:15 p.m.

Tennessee starting lineup

Here’s a look at the Lady Vols’ starting lineup for today’s elimination game against UCLA:

1. Gabby Leach, RF
2. Taylor Pannell, 3B
3. Ella Dodge, 2B
4. Sophia Nugent, C
5. McKenna Gibson, 1B
6. Laura Mealer, SS
7. Alannah Leach, LF
8. Emma Clarke, DP
9. Kinsey Fielder, CF

Starting pitcher: Karlyn Pickens

UCLA starting lineup

Here’s a look at the Bruins’ starting lineup for today’s elimination game against Tennessee:

1. Jessica Clements, CF
2. Savannah Pola, 2B
3. Jordan Woolery, 3B
4. Megan Grant, 1B
5. Alexis Ramirez, C
6. Rylee Slimp, LF
7. Kaniya Bragg, SS
8. Sofia Mujica, DP
9. Kaitlyn Terry, P
10. Liesel Osteen, RF*

* Won’t be in the batting lineup.

Karlyn Pickens’ tournament stats

Tennessee ace Karlyn Pickens has been in top form in the NCAA softball tournament, allowing 10 earned runs on 23 hits in 37 1/3 innings of work to go along with 59 strikeouts and 13 walks.

Pickens lasted just one inning against Florida in her last outing, being relieved after the Lady Vols built up a 7-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning.

UCLA defeated Tennessee in an early-season tournament game

The Bruins earned a 4-3 win over the Vols in the most recent meeting in the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic in Cathedral City, California on Feb. 22. Tennessee scored three first inning runs and held the lead into the fifth inning.

Karlyn Pickens limited the Bruins’ offense until the fifth inning when they loaded the bases against her. Karen Weekly pulled Pickens for Sage Mardjetko, who allowed all four runs to score, including a three-run homer by Jordan Woolery to give UCLA the lead.

UCLA vs Tennessee softball history

UCLA leads the all-time series against Tennessee softball 10-4. The Bruins have won four in a row against the Lady Vols. They have split their two previous matchups in the WCWS: The Lady Vols defeated the Bruins 4-3 in 2006, while UCLA earned a 3-1 win in 2005.

What time does UCLA vs Tennessee softball start?

• Date: Sunday, June 1
• Time: 3 p.m. ET
• Where: Devon Park (Oklahoma City)

First pitch for UCLA and Tennessee’s softball game in the 2025 Women’s College World Series is set for 3 p.m. ET from Devon Park in Oklahoma City on June 1.

What TV channel is UCLA vs Tennessee softball WCWS game today?

• TV: ABC
• Streaming: ESPN app | ESPN+

Sunday’s WCWS elimination game between UCLA and Tennessee will air on ESPN. Beth Mowins, Michele Smith and Jessica Mendoza will have the call, while Holly Rowe serves as the sideline reporter.

Streaming options for the game include the ESPN app, which requires a valid cable login to access, and ESPN+, the latter of which serves as ESPN’s subscription streaming service.

UCLA softball schedule 2025

Below is UCLA softball’s postseason schedule. For the Bruins’ full schedule, click here.

Los Angeles Regional

• Friday, May 16: No. 9 UCLA 9, UC Santa Barbara 1 (6 innings)
• Saturday, May 17: No. 9 UCLA 10, San Diego State 0 (6 innings)
• Sunday, May 18: No. 9 UCLA 12, UC Santa Barbara 1 (5 innings)

Columbia Super Regional

• Friday, May 23: No. 8 South Carolina 9, No. 9 UCLA 2
• Saturday, May 24: No. 9 UCLA 5, No. 8 South Carolina 4
• Sunday, May 25: No. 9 UCLA 5, No. 8 South Carolina 0

WCWS

• Thursday, May 29: No. 9 UCLA 4, No. 16 Oregon 2
• Saturday, May 31: No. 12 Texas Tech 3, No. 9 UCLA 1
• Sunday, June 1: No. 9 UCLA vs. No. 7 Tennessee (3 p.m. ET)

Tennessee softball schedule 2025

Below is Tennessee softball’s postseason schedule. For the Lady Vols’ full schedule, click here.

Knoxville Regional

• Friday, May 16: No. 7 Tennessee 17, Miami (Ohio) 0 (5 innings)
• Saturday, May 17: No. 7 Tennessee 4, Ohio State 2
• Sunday, May 18: No. 7 Tennessee 5, Ohio State 0

Knoxville Super Regional

• Friday, May 23: Nebraska 5, No. 7 Tennessee 2
• Saturday, May 24: No. 7 Tennessee 3, Nebraska 2
• Sunday, May 25: No. 7 Tennessee 1, Nebraska 0

WCWS

• Thursday, May 29: No. 2 Oklahoma 4, No. 7 Tennessee 2
• Friday, May 30: No. 7 Tennessee 11, No. 3 Florida (5 innings)
• Sunday, June 1: No. 7 Tennessee vs. UCLA (3 p.m. ET)

WCWS schedule

• Women’s College World Series: May 29-June 5/6
• WCWS finals: June 4-5/6

The Women’s College World Series began May 29 and will run through either June 5 or June 6. The WCWS three-game championship series will begin on June 4 and end on June 5 or 6, depending on whether the series concludes in two or three games.