Texas Tech softball reaches WCWS championship despite 11-seed placement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 10:05 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Texas Tech softball competes in the Women's College World Series championship after a strong postseason. Despite a 61-8 overall record and dominating the Big 12, finishing 21-3, the Red Raiders received an unexpected No. 11 seed for the NCAA tournament. Their success is attributed to key players like Jazzy Burns and NiJaree Canady. The Red Raiders face No. 2 Texas in the finals, seeking to add to their postseason achievements.
- •Texas Tech has a 21-3 record in the Big 12.
- •The team holds an overall record of 61-8 this season.
- •Players like Katie Terry and Mia Williams contributed significantly to the postseason push.
- •Texas Tech competes against No. 2 Texas in the championship series.
- •The Red Raiders aim to prove their value after being placed as an 11-seed.
- 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Why was Texas Tech an 11-seed? How Red Raiders got to WCWS championship
"What to know about Texas Tech softball, which, despite an extremely impressive season, ended up the No. 11 seed in the NCAA Softball Tournament.
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