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Softball Showdown: Coach Ejected Amidst Transfer Drama
26 May
Summary
- Florida coach Tim Walton denied intentional hits on Mia Williams.
- Williams hit a home run and drove in five runs for Texas Tech.
- Walton was ejected for arguing balls and strikes late in the game.
The Florida softball team's Super Regional loss to Texas Tech was overshadowed by off-field drama, with coach Tim Walton addressing the series' tension. A key storyline involved Mia Williams, a transfer from Florida now playing for Texas Tech. Williams was hit by pitches in two separate games, prompting scrutiny.
Walton denied any intentionality behind the pitches. "I have no idea where that pot was being stirred," Walton stated, expressing disappointment that the situation detracted from the game. He emphasized that players transfer frequently and that no prior issues existed.
Despite the controversy, Williams performed well, hitting a two-run home run and driving in five runs for Texas Tech. Her father, Jason Williams, suggested Walton's ejection late in the game for arguing balls and strikes might have been a pre-meditated avoidance of a handshake.
Texas Tech coach Gerry Glasco echoed Walton's sentiment that the transfer drama was overblown. Williams herself focused on the game, noting it was a "dog fight" against her former teammates, and she tried to disregard off-field distractions.
