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Texas Tech fans react as Red Raiders surge past UCLA in Women’s College World Series

ByEthan Lee|
UCLA outfielder Rylee Slimp (29) beats the force-out at first by Texas Tech infielder Lauren Allred (11) in the second inning during a softball game between Texas Tech and UCLA at the Women’s College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
UCLA outfielder Rylee Slimp (29) beats the force-out at first by Texas Tech infielder Lauren Allred (11) in the second inning during a softball game between Texas Tech and UCLA at the Women’s College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Saturday, May 31, 2025. | NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Texas Tech softball fans, it’s certainly time to celebrate. You’ve earned this. The Red Raiders are headed on to the 2025 Women’s College World Series semifinals after beating the UCLA Bruins. Tech is staying in the winner’s bracket and the Red Raiders just need one more win to be able to make it on over to the WCWS championship series.

This is such a great moment for Texas Tech.

Just an absolutely brilliant moment for the Red Raiders. Folks, go ahead and celebrate a bit. From the looks of things on social media, it seems like some Texas Tech fans are enjoying this moment, as every Texas Tech fan absolutely should. 

Texas Tech fans celebrate impressive Women’s College World Series win over UCLA Bruins

I mean, what a fun moment. What a truly fun moment. Take a moment and just bask in how great this is for the Red Raiders. 

And yeah, I like this idea. Keep NiJaree Canady absolutely safe and well rested and relaxed. Let her take a moment to breathe because she has been so instrumental in Texas Tech’s success. Don’t let her overexert herself. Don’t let her overdo anything. Let her rest. Rest is important.

Also, yeah, Glasco made an incredible gamble. WHAT A CHOICE to steal home in the 5th inning with two outs in a scoreless game. It certainly paid off and Texas Tech fans should celebrate that.

What a win for the Red Raiders. What a moment for Texas Tech softball fans. After years of not having a team that could break through and thrive, the Red Raiders are getting closer and closer to winning the Women’s College World Series and they’re performing like this in their debut trip to Oklahoma City. Enjoy it, folks. These things don’t just happen every day.