Tennessee made quick work of Florida in the fifth and final inning, getting three outs off four batters to secure the eight-run win. On Sunday, the Lady Vols will now face off against the loser of Texas Tech vs. UCLA, which takes place on Saturday.

Florida softball's season came to an end Friday afternoon with a second round to loss to Tennessee at the Women's College World Series.

Tennessee softball lost its first game of the Women's College World Series to No. 2 seed Oklahoma. The Lady Vols will play Florida on May 30.

UCLA coach Kelly Inouye-Perez, infielder Jordan Woolery, pitcher Taylor Tinsley and designated player Megan Grant spoke before the opening game. Below is a transcript of UCLA’s opening press conference at the WCWS.

NiJaree Canady and the 12th-seeded Texas Tech Red Raiders will make their Women's College World Series debut against the Ole Miss Rebels on Thursday night at Devon Park in Oklahoma City.

Joley Mitchell homered twice and Teagan Kavan allowed only two hits to lead Texas past Florida to open play at the Women's College World Series.