Mississippi State vs. Texas Tech final box score Women's College World Series

Mississippi State’s softball team ended its historic Women’s College World Series run after a decisive 8-0 loss to Texas Tech in five innings at Oklahoma City. The Bulldogs, who had advanced past Oklahoma in the Super Regionals, failed to score a single run despite facing Texas Tech’s strong pitching lineup. Texas Tech, ranked No. 3 nationally with a 57-7 record, dominated early, scoring two runs in the first inning and doubling that total in the second. The game’s momentum shifted in the fifth inning, when Texas Tech added four more runs, including key hits from Jackie Lis and Mia Williams, who each contributed multiple RBIs. Mississippi State’s offense struggled throughout the game, managing only two hits and no runs across 16 at-bats. The Bulldogs’ pitchers, Peja Goold and Alyssa Faircloth, allowed seven hits and eight runs over 4.1 innings, with Faircloth exiting after allowing four runs in just over an inning. Texas Tech’s pitcher Nijaree Canady and outfielder Kaitlyn Terry combined for a shutout performance, with Canady pitching four scoreless innings and Terry contributing a hitless inning in relief. Texas Tech’s offensive standout Jackie Lis drove in three runs, while Mia Williams and Lauren Allred each added two hits and an RBI. The Red Raiders’ explosive lineup, paired with strong pitching, proved too much for Mississippi State, who were eliminated from the tournament. Texas Tech now advances to face the next opponent in their bid for the championship, while Mississippi State returns home after a short but memorable WCWS appearance. The loss marked the second time Texas Tech has eliminated Mississippi State in the NCAA Tournament, following their 2023 victory. Despite the Bulldogs’ strong season record of 43-19, their inability to score against Texas Tech’s pitching sealed their fate in the high-stakes matchup.