The Women’s College World Series (WCWS) has kicked off with UCLA’s Jordan Woolery delivering a crucial three-run home run in the sixth inning to secure a 4-1 victory over Alabama. This win propels UCLA to a promising position, setting them up to face the winner of the Oklahoma-Duke game on Saturday. Alabama, now 38-19, is pushed to the brink of elimination and will confront the loser of the Oklahoma-Duke game in a do-or-die matchup on Friday.In the opening round, Oklahoma, the three-time defending national champion, made a strong statement with a 9-1 win over Duke, showcasing their dominance and setting the stage for a showdown with UCLA. Duke, making their first-ever appearance in the WCWS under head coach Marissa Young, will now face Alabama in an elimination game, marking a significant moment for the program established in 2015.The WCWS continues to draw attention with its high-stakes games and the display of elite collegiate softball talent. The tournament is set to run until the last school is standing at the end of the first week of June, with top-seeded teams like Texas and Oklahoma among the favorites.
Key points
- UCLA’s Jordan Woolery hit a three-run homer to defeat Alabama 4-1 in the WCWS.
- Alabama softball faces elimination after the loss and will play Duke, who also lost to Oklahoma 9-1.
- Oklahoma, the three-time defending champion, continues their title defense with a strong opening win.
