Tennessee softball is dancing its way to the 2026 Women’s College World Series. The Lady Vols defeated Georgia 3-1, then 2-1 in the Knoxville Super Regional to sweep the series and keep their season alive.
After recording the final out to down the Bulldogs on Friday, a celebration erupted. This is now the 10th time UT is headed to the WCWS stage and the second year in a row. For seniors who stayed for all four seasons, it’s their third trip to Oklahoma City.
“I love coming to work every day,” Tennessee head coach Karen Weekly said. “I love it. No matter what is going on in your life, you come, and you get to spend time around these guys. I mean, every day Sage greets me with a big smile, and they all do. And I’m just really proud to – it’s a privilege to be their coach. It’s a privilege, and I don’t take for granted the faith and trust they put in me and the rest of our staff. That’s what has made this so fun.
“I said in the fall, they’re really good learners. They do what we ask them to do, and that’s all you can ask a coach. But you know they keep me young and I’ll griddy, I’ll do whatever, if it makes them smile, if it makes them play with joy and love for each other, whatever it takes, I’m about it.”
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Here are videos from Tennessee softball earning its spot in the Women’s College World Series:
Tennessee softball is headed to the WCWS for the 10th time in program history.
The Lady Vols sweep the Knoxville Super Regional over Georgia ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/nl8I0uazL1
— Ryan Sylvia (@RyanTSylvia) May 22, 2026
The wall is updated pic.twitter.com/VN0RknSjjL
— Ryan Sylvia (@RyanTSylvia) May 22, 2026
Karlyn Pickens walks off the field at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium for the final time heading to a third WCWS in four years. pic.twitter.com/3dWAdZrcCS
Advertisement— Ryan Sylvia (@RyanTSylvia) May 22, 2026
for the 10th time in program history, the Lady Vols are headed to the Women’s College World Series! pic.twitter.com/b0IM4GCoPv
— Tennessee Softball (@Vol_Softball) May 22, 2026
MADE FOR THE MOMENT.
Sage Mardjetko in the series clinching win:
5.2 IP / 2 H / 1 ER / 10 Ks pic.twitter.com/SzD69eqSZY
— Tennessee Softball (@Vol_Softball) May 22, 2026
scubaaaaaaa pic.twitter.com/0UTRaAqVht
— Tennessee Softball (@Vol_Softball) May 22, 2026
THE MOMENT. pic.twitter.com/NfLtAjhph8
— Tennessee Softball (@Vol_Softball) May 22, 2026
Karen forever pic.twitter.com/ejM6NSYAWZ
— Tennessee Softball (@Vol_Softball) May 22, 2026
next stop: Women’s College World Series pic.twitter.com/Rg6dvq6Xtb
— Tennessee Softball (@Vol_Softball) May 22, 2026
the only TEN we see pic.twitter.com/L2J6jFmXm0
— Tennessee Softball (@Vol_Softball) May 22, 2026
