GAINESVILLE, Fla.– The Florida Gators and Texas Tech Red Raiders are not rivals, but Mia Williams’ return to Gainesville has made them bitter opponents.
Williams, who played for the Gators for two seasons from 2024-25, is in her first season with Texas Tech with the two programs facing off for a chance to go to the Women’s College World Series. Sunday’s winner-take-all Game Three saw some tempers flare after the first pitch of the game.
Florida starter Keegan Rothrock hit Williams in the knee to open the game, marking the fifth time a Florida pitcher has hit Williams during the Super Regional. As a result, Texas Tech’s bench was visibly upset, and fans from both teams near the Red Raiders’ dugout began to argue…