Tennessee poured in seven runs in the first inning, and it had a nine-run lead by the end of the second to put the game in run-rule territory.

Tennessee destroyed the No. 3 seeded Gators, winning 11-3 in a run-rule five-inning game at Devon Park to stay alive in the WCWS.

The Women's College World Series began Thursday in Oklahoma City with eight teams seeking the 2025 NCAA Div. I softball championship.

Oklahoma will always have a major home-field advantage at the Women’s College World Series by nature of its location.