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The 2026 Women’s College World Series (WCWS) features nine U.S. Women’s National Team (WNT) Athlete Pool members from six schools spanning three athletic conferences, including:

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Championship Series (June 3-5)

Opening day of the 2026 NCAA Softball Women’s College World Series (WCWS) saw six current members of the U.S. Women’s National Team (WNT) Athlete Pool take the field in Oklahoma City. Check out how the Eagles fared at Devon Park while representing their respective collegiate programs on Day 1 of the WCWS!

Texas Tech – NiJaree Canady, Kayla Kowalik (Asst. Coach)
Entering the WCWS as the No. 3 seed, Texas Tech came out swinging, tallying seven hits and a four-run fifth inning to power past Mississippi State, 8-0, in run-rule fashion. NiJaree Canady shined in the circle on Day 1, recording three strikeouts while limiting the Bulldog offense to just two hits through four innings to help secure the shutout victory for the Red Raiders. Texas Tech will advance to face Tennessee in the winner’s bracket on Saturday, May 30 at 2 p.m. CT.

NiJaree Canady (P) — 4 IP | 2 H | 0 R | 0 ER | 1 BB | 3 SO | 14 BF | 1.74 ERA
NiJaree Canady (Hitting) — 0-2 | 0 R | 0 RBI | 0 BB | 1 SO | .214 BA | .333 OBP | .405 SLG

Tennessee – Karlyn Pickens, Aubrey Leach (Staff)
Timely hitting and dominant pitching fueled Tennessee to a 6-3 victory over Texas in Game 2 of the WCWS as the Lady Vols totaled seven hits on the afternoon. Karlyn Pickens tossed three innings in the circle, striking out two while issuing no walks to help send the Big Orange to the winner’s bracket. Tennessee will take on Texas Tech on Saturday, May 30 at 2 p.m. CT.

Karlyn Pickens (P) — 3 IP | 4 H | 3 R | 2 ER | 0 BB | 2 SO | 13 BF | 1.60 ERA

Texas – Reese Atwood, Teagan Kavan
A slow offensive start pushed Texas into the loser’s bracket on Thursday afternoon following a 3-6 loss to Tennessee. In the circle, Teagan Kavan recorded three strikeouts across three innings of work, while Reese Atwood went 1-for-3 at the plate with one run scored. The Longhorns will continue tournament play against Mississippi State in an elimination game on Friday, May 29 at 6 p.m. CT.

Teagan Kavan (P) — 3 IP | 3 H | 3 R | 3 ER | 1 BB | 3 SO | 14 BF | 2.54 ERA
Reese Atwood — 1-3 | 1 R | 0 RBI | 0 BB | 0 SO | .337 BA | .424 OBP | .698 SLG

UCLA – Aleena Garcia
Despite a three-run third inning highlighted by back-to-back home runs, UCLA fell to No. 1 seed Alabama, 6-3, in Game 3 of the WCWS. Aleena Garcia went 1-for-3 at the plate with a sixth-inning single for the Bruins. UCLA will continue tournament play in an elimination game on Friday, May 29 at 8:30 p.m. CT against the loser of Nebraska/Arkansas.

Aleena Garcia — 1-3 | 0 R | 0 RBI | 0 BB | 1 SO | .366 BA | .493 OBP | .802 SLG

Nebraska – Jordy Frahm
Wrapping up Day 1 action, No. 1 Nebraska opened its WCWS campaign with a thrilling 5-3 extra-inning victory over No. 5 Arkansas. The Huskers tallied eight hits and five RBI in the win, while Jordy Frahm contributed one hit at the plate. Going the distance in the circle, Frahm dominated through ten innings of work, striking out nine while issuing just one walk to help lead Nebraska past the Razorbacks. The Huskers will now advance to face Alabama in the winner’s bracket on Saturday, May 30 at 6 p.m. CT.

Jordy Frahm (P) — | 10 IP | 8 H | 3 R | 3 ER | 1 BB | 9 SO | 38 BF | 1.19 ERA
Jordy Frahm — 1-5 | 0 R | 0 RBI | 0 BB | 0 SO | .411 BA | .504 OBP | .811 SLG

Three current members of the U.S. Women’s National Team Athlete Pool took part in Day 2 of the Women’s College World Series (WCWS) in Oklahoma City. Following the conclusion of the WCWS, each athlete will go on to compete in the 2026 International Cup slated for July 30–August 3.

Texas – Reese Atwood, Teagan Kavan
No. 3 Texas kept its WCWS hopes alive Friday night with a 4-0 shutout victory over No. 20 Mississippi State in an elimination game. Behind a complete-game performance from Teagan Kavan, the Longhorns held Mississippi State to just four hits while the junior recorded two strikeouts. At the plate, Atwood reached base once via a walk. With the win, Texas advances in the loser’s bracket and will face the loser of Saturday’s matchup between Alabama and Nebraska on Sunday, May 31 at 2 p.m. CT.

Teagan Kavan (P) — 7 IP | 4 H | 0 R | 0 ER | 0 BB | 2 SO | 25 BF
Reese Atwood — 0-3 | 0 R | 0 RBI | 1 BB | 2 SO

UCLA – Aleena Garcia
Scoring early and often, No. 7 UCLA extended its stay at the WCWS with a dominant 10-0 run-rule victory (five innings) over No. 5 Arkansas on Day 2. An explosive nine-run second inning and four home runs powered the Bruins past the Razorbacks, including a solo shot from Aleena Garcia — her 22nd long ball of the season. UCLA will continue its WCWS campaign in the elimination bracket on Sunday, May 31 at 6 p.m. CT, where the Bruins will face the loser of Saturday’s matchup between Tennessee and Texas Tech.

Aleena Garcia — 1-3 | 1 R | 1 RBI | 1 HR | 1 BB | 0 SO

Day 3 of the 2026 Women’s College World Series (WCWS) featured three current members of the U.S. Women’s National Team (WNT) Athlete Pool, plus Kayla Kowalik and Aubrey Leach in coaching roles. Following the WCWS, all five athletes will return to OKC for the 2026 USA Softball International Cup, set for July 30–August 3.

Texas Tech – NiJaree Canady, Kayla Kowalik (Asst. Coach)
A tight nine-inning battle against No. 8 Tennessee saw No. 6 Texas Tech fall 1-2 in extra innings, sending the Red Raiders to the loser’s bracket. In the circle, NiJaree Canady struck out three and allowed just one run through 3.2 innings of work. Texas Tech will look to keep its season alive as it faces No. 7 UCLA on Sunday, May 31 at 6 p.m. CT.

NiJaree Canady (P) — 3.2 IP | 3 H | 1 R | 1 ER | 0 BB | 3 SO | 14 BF
NiJaree Canady — 0-1 | 0 R | 0 RBI | 0 BB | 1 SO

Tennessee – Karlyn Pickens, Aubrey Leach (Staff)
No. 8 Tennessee opened Day 3 of the WCWS with a thrilling 2-1 extra-inning victory over No. 6 Texas Tech, using a pair of solo home runs — including a walk-off blast in the ninth inning — to secure the win. Karlyn Pickens got the start in the circle, striking out six while allowing just one run across 6.2 innings. Following today’s victory, the Lady Vols move on to face the winner of Sunday’s matchup between Texas and Nebraska on Monday, June 1 at 11 a.m. CT.

Karlyn Pickens (P) — 6.2 IP | 5 H | 1 R | 1 ER | 3 BB | 6 SO | 27 BF

Nebraska – Jordy Frahm
After a quiet day at the plate, No. 1 Nebraska closes out the Day 3 WCWS action with a 1-5 loss to No. 2 Alabama. Jordy Frahm opened the game in the circle, recording three strikeouts over two innings while allowing three hits. The Huskers will continue their WCWS run in the loser’s bracket against No. 3 Texas on Sunday, May 31 at 2 p.m. CT.

Jordy Frahm (P) — 2 IP | 3 H | 3 R | 3 ER | 1 BB | 3 SO | 17 BF
Jordy Frahm — 0-3 | 0 R | 0 RBI | 0 BB | 2 SO

Four Eagles remain in the running for the NCAA title as the field narrows after five current members of the U.S. Women’s National Team Athlete Pool appeared in Day 4 action of the 2026 Women’s College World Series (WCWS). Following the conclusion of the WCWS, all five athletes will return to OKC for the 2026 USA Softball International Cup, set for July 30–August 3.

Nebraska – Jordy Frahm
The No. 1 Nebraska Huskers saw their season come to a close Sunday afternoon with a 1-3 loss to No. 3 Texas despite an early solo home run from Jordy Frahm. The USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year capped off a historic career by becoming the first player in NCAA Softball history to record 20 wins and 20 home runs in back-to-back seasons. Frahm concludes the 2026 campaign with a 1.37 ERA and a .403 batting average, cementing her legacy as one of the game’s best two-way players in recent history.

Jordy Frahm (P) — 6 IP | 3 H | 3 R | 3 ER | 1 BB | 5 SO | 22 BF
Jordy Frahm — 1-3 | 1 R | 1 RBI | 1 HR | 0 BB | 0 SO

Texas – Reese Atwood, Teagan Kavan
No. 3 Texas continues to fight for its place in the WCWS following a 3-1 victory over No. 1 Nebraska on Sunday afternoon. Teagan Kavan delivered another complete-game performance in the circle, striking out three while allowing just one run, while Reese Atwood reached base via a walk. The Longhorns advance to the semifinals, where they will face No. 8 Tennessee on Monday, June 1, at 11 a.m. CT with hopes of forcing an if-necessary game (1:30 p.m. CT) to advance to the Championship series.

Teagan Kavan (P) — 7 IP | 4 H | 1 R | 1 ER | 0 BB | 3 SO | 26 BF
Reese Atwood — 0-1 | 0 R | 0 RBI | 1 BB | 0 SO

Texas Tech – NiJaree Canady, Kayla Kowalik (Asst. Coach)
No. 6 Texas Tech extended its WCWS run Sunday night with a thrilling 8-7 nine-inning victory over No. 7 UCLA, eliminating the Bruins and advancing to the semifinals. NiJaree Canady proved dominant in the circle, striking out nine batters across four innings of work to help secure the win. The Red Raiders will face No. 2 Alabama on Monday, June 1, at 6 p.m. CT and will need a victory to force an if-necessary game at 8:30 p.m. CT for a spot in the Championship Series.

NiJaree Canady (P) — 4 IP | 6 H | 5 R | 5 ER | 1 BB | 9 SO | 24 BF

UCLA – Aleena Garcia
The No. 7 UCLA Bruins concluded their season on Sunday night after a hard-fought 7-8 extra-inning loss to No. 6 Texas Tech. Aleena Garcia wrapped up a standout Freshman campaign with a .358 batting average, 64 hits and 69 RBIs, helping lead the Bruins to another Women’s College World Series appearance.

Aleena Garcia — 0-4 | 0 R | 0 RBI | 0 HR | 0 BB | 2 SO

Four current members of the U.S. Women’s National Team Athlete Pool battled it out on Day 5 of the 2026 Women’s College World Series (WCWS) with hopes of advancing to the WCWS Championship Series. Following the conclusion of the WCWS, all four athletes will return to OKC for the 2026 USA Softball International Cup, set for July 30–August 3.

Tennessee – Karlyn Pickens, Aubrey Leach (Staff)
Karlyn Pickens’ collegiate career came to a close on Monday as No. 8 Tennessee fell to No. 3 Texas in back-to-back elimination games, 2-5 and 0-4. Pickens got the start in the circle in Game 2, striking out six through six innings of work. Finishing the year with a 1.70 ERA, Pickens departs Tennessee as one of the program’s all-time greats, while also holding the NCAA record for the fastest pitch ever thrown at 79.4 mph. Pickens will continue her career this summer in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) with the Carolina Blaze.

Karlyn Pickens (P) — 6 IP | 7 H | 4 R | 4 ER | 3 BB | 6 SO | 26 BF

Texas – Reese Atwood, Teagan Kavan
No. 3 Texas punched its ticket to the Championship Series on Day 5 of the WCWS, sweeping No. 8 Tennessee with a 5-2 victory in Game 1 followed by a 4-0 shutout in the winner-take-all Game 2. Reese Atwood helped power the Longhorns offensively, going 1-for-3 with a solo home run in the opener before adding an RBI-double in Game 2. After recording one strikeout in relief during Game 1, Kavan returned to the circle and delivered a complete-game shutout in the second game. The junior struck out 10 batters and allowed just two hits as Texas secured its spot in the Championship Series, where the Longhorns will meet Texas Tech on Wednesday, June 3, at 7 p.m. CT for Game 1.

Teagan Kavan (P) — 7.1 IP | 2 H | 0 R | 0 ER | 0 BB | 11 SO | 24 BF
Reese Atwood — 2-6 | 2 R | 2 RBI | 1 HR | 1 BB | 1 SO

Texas Tech – NiJaree Canady, Kayla Kowalik (Asst. Coach)
No. 6 Texas Tech continued its WCWS run on Day 5, defeating No. 2 Alabama in back-to-back contests (5-4 in Game 1, 2-0 in Game 2) on Monday afternoon to secure a spot in the WCWS Championship Series. NiJaree Canady remained dominant in the circle, striking out four over 2.2 innings in Game 1 before delivering a complete-game shutout in Game 2, recording six strikeouts while allowing just two hits. The Red Raiders will now face No. 3 Texas in the Championship Series, with Game 1 scheduled for Wednesday, June 3 at 7 p.m. CT.

NiJaree Canady (P) — 9.2 IP | 5 H | 1 R | 1 ER | 1 BB | 10 SO | 36 BF

Three members of the U.S. Women’s National Team (WNT) Athlete Pool took the field Wednesday night in Game 1 of the 2026 Women’s College World Series Championship Series, as Texas’ Reese Atwood and Teagan Kavan squared off against Texas Tech’s NiJaree Canady. All three will return to Oklahoma City following the WCWS for the 2026 USA Softball International Cup, set for July 30–August 3.

Texas – Reese Atwood, Teagan Kavan
The No. 3 Texas Longhorns opened the WCWS Championship Series with a 7-3 victory over No. 6 Texas Tech on Wednesday evening. Reese Atwood reached base via a walk and came around to score one run for the Longhorns. In the circle, Teagan Kavan secured the win with six strikeouts through seven innings while allowing three hits. Texas will look to clinch the NCAA title in Game 2 of the best-of-three series on Thursday, June 4 at 7 p.m. CT.

Teagan Kavan (P) — 7 IP | 3 H | 3 R | 3 ER | 2 BB | 6 SO | 27 BF
Reese Atwood — 0-3 | 1 R | 0 RBI | 1 BB | 0 SO

Texas Tech – NiJaree Canady, Kayla Kowalik (Asst. Coach)
The No. 6 Red Raiders came up short against No. 3 Texas in Game 1 of the WCWS Championship Series, falling 3-7 on Wednesday night. NiJaree Canady made a brief relief appearance, tossing 1.1 innings with one strikeout and one run allowed. The Red Raiders will aim to even the series in Game 2 on Thursday, June 4 at 7 p.m. CT and force a winner-take-all Game 3.

NiJaree Canady (P) — 1.1 IP | 2 H | 1 R | 1 ER | 0 BB | 1 SO | 6 BF

Thursday night’s Game 2 of the 2026 Women’s College World Series Championship Series featured three U.S. Women’s National Team (WNT) Athlete Pool members, as Texas’ Reese Atwood and Teagan Kavan went head-to-head with Texas Tech’s NiJaree Canady. All three will return to Oklahoma City following the WCWS for the 2026 USA Softball International Cup, set for July 30–August 3.

Texas – Reese Atwood, Teagan Kavan
With No. 3 Texas entering Game 2 of the Championship Series leading No. 6 Texas Tech 1-0, the Longhorns continued their dominant run, securing a 4-1 victory to claim the NCAA National Championship title. Texas recorded eight hits on the day, highlighted by a 1-for-2 performance from Reese Atwood, who posted a double in the top of the fourth inning.

Teagan Kavan closed out the series in the circle, recording the final six outs in order—five via strikeout—to seal the championship. For her standout WCWS performance, she was named WCWS Most Outstanding Player, becoming the first player ever to earn back-to-back MOP honors.

Capping off her collegiate career as a back-to-back National Champion, Atwood set five Texas single-season program records during her time as a Longhorn. She will continue her career in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) with the Carolina Blaze.

Teagan Kavan (P) — 2 IP | 0 H | 0 R | 0 ER | 0 BB | 5 SO | 6 BF
Reese Atwood — 1-2 | 0 R | 0 RBI | 2 BB | 0 SO

Texas Tech – NiJaree Canady, Kayla Kowalik (Asst. Coach)
NiJaree Canady and No. 6 Texas Tech came up short in Game 2 of the WCWS Championship Series, falling 1-4 to No. 3 Texas. Canady delivered a complete-game performance in the circle, striking out three while allowing just two earned runs. For her impressive WCWS run, Canady was named to the 2026 All-Tournament Team. The Big 12 Pitcher of the Year finishes the season with a 1.88 ERA and a 29-7 record. She will continue her professional career in the AUSL with the Texas Volts.

NiJaree Canady (P) — 7 IP | 8 H | 4 R | 2 ER | 3 BB | 3 SO | 34 BF

WCWS Honors
Also earning WCWS honors, Nebraska’s Jordy Frahm helped guide the Huskers to their first WCWS appearance since 2013. Nebraska finished tied for fifth after falling to Texas in Game 9.

Following the conclusion of the WCWS, all nine WNT athletes will return to Oklahoma City to compete with Team USA at the USA Softball International Cup. Slated for July 30–August 3, the event will feature 36 athletes from the WNT Athlete Pool split across two squads — the U.S. WNT and the U.S. Women’s Elite Team — as they take on a top-ranked international opponents, including No. 1 Japan, No. 4 Canada, No. 5 Chinese Taipei, No. 8 China, No. 11 Australia and No. 42 American Samoa.

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Also representing Team USA at the WCWS is current U.S. Men’s National Team (MNT) member Zac Shaw, who serves as an assistant coach at Mississippi State.

For more information on the USA Softball National Team Programs, visit USASoftball.com.