Texas Tech secures extra-inning win over UCLA in WCWS elimination game
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Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Texas Tech defeated UCLA 8-7 in a dramatic extra-inning elimination game at the Women's College World Series on June 1. Despite starter NiJaree Canady's struggles on the mound, the Red Raiders rallied after UCLA tied the game with a late two-run home run. Texas Tech advanced from the loser's bracket and will face Alabama in the semifinal round. The Red Raiders utilized six pitching changes, with Kaitlyn Terry contributing significantly in relief and also driving in the pivotal go-ahead run in the ninth inning. UCLA, which set a record for the most runs in a single season, ends its campaign with this loss.
- •Texas Tech beats UCLA 8-7 in extra innings at WCWS.
- •NiJaree Canady struggled but secured the final out.
- •Kaitlyn Terry had a key RBI double in the ninth inning.
- •Texas Tech faces Alabama next for a chance at the finals.
- •UCLA's season ends after a historic offensive year.
- 6:41 AMYahoo Sports — NiJaree Canady's red-hot pitching lifts Texas Tech to WCWS championship round — 'That's the greatness of NiJa'
- 6:41 AMYahoo Sports — NiJaree Canady's red-hot pitching lifts Texas Tech to Women's College World Series final — 'That's the greatness of NiJa'
- 5:02 PMYahoo Sports — Women's College World Series: Texas Tech survives Nijaree Canady's struggles for wild elimination win over UCLA in extras
"Star Texas Tech pitcher NiJaree Canady had a day to forget on the mound Sunday in what could have been her final NCAA game. But it didn’t matter for Canady or the Red Raiders, who survived a late UCLA rally to win in extra innings.
"Canady allowed two hits with one walk and six strikeouts in a showing that couldn't touch any other she's had this postseason.
"Canady allowed two hits with one walk and six strikeouts in a showing that couldn’t touch any other she’s had this postseason.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 6:41 AMNiJaree Canady's red-hot pitching lifts Texas Tech to WCWS championship round — 'That's the greatness of NiJa'
Canady allowed two hits with one walk and six strikeouts in a showing that couldn't touch any other she's had this postseason.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 6:41 AMNiJaree Canady's red-hot pitching lifts Texas Tech to Women's College World Series final — 'That's the greatness of NiJa'
Canady allowed two hits with one walk and six strikeouts in a showing that couldn’t touch any other she’s had this postseason.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 5:02 PMWomen's College World Series: Texas Tech survives Nijaree Canady's struggles for wild elimination win over UCLA in extras
Star Texas Tech pitcher NiJaree Canady had a day to forget on the mound Sunday in what could have been her final NCAA game. But it didn’t matter for Canady or the Red Raiders, who survived a late UCLA rally to win in extra innings.
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