Tennessee Softball Faces UCLA in Rematch of 2025 WCWS Semifinal

No. 3 Lady Vols take on No. 6 Bruins at Clearwater Invitational

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The No. 3 Tennessee Lady Vols softball team (7-0) is set to face the No. 6 UCLA Bruins (6-1) in a rematch of their 2025 Women's College World Series semifinal matchup. The game will take place at the Clearwater Invitational in Florida on February 14th at 4 p.m. ET and will be televised on ESPNU.

Why it matters

This is an important early-season matchup between two top-10 teams that faced off in the 2025 WCWS. The winner will gain an advantage in the national rankings and potentially secure a higher seed for the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

The details

Tennessee opened the Clearwater Invitational with a 4-1 win over No. 11 Nebraska. UCLA also enters the tournament with a 6-1 record on the season. The Lady Vols and Bruins met in the 2025 WCWS semifinals, with UCLA prevailing to advance to the championship series.

  • The game will take place on February 14, 2026 at 4 p.m. ET.
  • Tennessee and UCLA faced off in the 2025 Women's College World Series semifinals.

The players

Tennessee Lady Vols

The No. 3 ranked softball team in the country with a 7-0 record to start the 2026 season.

UCLA Bruins

The No. 6 ranked softball team in the country with a 6-1 record to start the 2026 season.

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The takeaway

This early-season matchup between two top-10 teams will provide valuable insight into their national championship aspirations and set the tone for the rest of the season.