The Women's College World Series begins on Thursday, with Ole Miss and Texas Tech facing off in the third game of the day. This marks the first Women's College World Series for both schools, and Ole Miss is the only unranked team remaining.

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 pitched a two-hitter with 10 strikeouts, and No, 12 seed Texas Tech edged unseeded Mississippi 1-0 in the first Women’s College World Series appearance for both teams

NiJaree Canady pitched lights out, throwing a complete game with 10 strikeouts and only allowing two hits to lead Texas Tech to their first-ever WCWS win with a 1-0 shutout of Ole Miss.