"We come from different backgrounds across the country but our common goal is our daughters and they play at Oklahoma," Newton said. "And that champion mindset you hear about is true. Coach (Patty) Gasso, Coach (Jen) Rocha, they're just top-notch coaches. Great, great people."

OKLAHOMA CITY — Tennessee softball topped UCLA with an extra-inning 5-4 win over UCLA on Sunday. Laura Mealer hit a walk-off single to seal the game and advance Tennessee.

Tennessee softball beat No. 9 seed UCLA on June 1 to advance to the Women's College World Series semifinal against Texas on June 2.

With Oklahoma on the verge of am upset in the WCWS, Ella Parker launched a three-run home run to stave off defeat vs. Tennessee. See it here:

The path to Oklahoma City for the Women's College World Series (WCWS) is a long one filled with ups and downs over the course of a grueling softball season. For the eight teams that run through the gauntlet and qualify for the WCWS the reward is a title.

Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oregon Ducks infielder Katie Flannery (6) steps on third for the force out and throws to first in the third inning against the Ole Miss Rebel

No. 16-seeded Oregon kept its season alive with a 6-5 win over Ole Miss in a WCWS elimination game Friday night in Oklahoma City.