US EditionSioux Falls Native Lexie Brady Plays in WCWS with Ole Miss
- NiJaree Canady pitched a two-hitter to lead Texas Tech to a 1-0 victory over Ole Miss in their first Women's College World Series matchup on Thursday night.
- Canady, who was honored as last year’s top collegiate softball player in the nation, transferred from Stanford to Texas Tech after guiding Stanford to consecutive national semifinal appearances and securing a landmark NIL agreement.
- Texas Tech, seeded 12th, won following a 75-minute delay caused by lightning and rain, with Canady striking out the side in the first inning and retiring the first 16 batters faced.
- Canady explained that her decision to join Texas Tech was based on her strong belief in Coach Glasco’s ability to guide the program to success, and that Patrick Mahomes reached out to her directly to encourage her to become part of the Red Raiders.
- Texas Tech will play UCLA on Saturday for a semifinal spot while Ole Miss, with a 42-20 record, faces an elimination game Friday against the loser of Oregon and UCLA.
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No. 12 seed Texas Tech tops Ole Miss 1-0 to advance in Women's College World Series
NiJaree Canady pitched a two-hitter with 10 strikeouts, and No. 12 seed Texas Tech edged unseeded Mississippi 1-0 on Thursday night in the first Women’s College World Series appearance for both teams. Canady, last year’s USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year, led Stanford to the national semifinals two straight years before transferring to Texas Tech. She led the Red Raiders to their first Big 12 regular season and tournament titles. Canady…
Sioux Falls native Lexie Brady plays in WCWS with Ole Miss
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- The Women's College World Series began in Oklahoma City Thursday as the final eight teams compete for a national championship. Lexie Brady, from Sioux Falls, is on the sport's biggest stage with the Ole Miss Rebels. "It really kind of seemed like a dream that was far in the distance," Brady said. "You watched the best in the game of softball on the stage and kind of look at them in awe and amazement. And now, I guess …
Canady pitches a 2-hitter, strikes out 10 as No. 12 seed Texas Tech tops Ole Miss 1-0 in Women's CWS
Nijaree Canady pitched a two-hitter with 10 strikeouts, and No, 12 seed Texas Tech edged unseeded Mississippi 1-0 in the first Women's College World Series appearance for both teams.
Canady pitches a 2-hitter, strikes out 10 as No. 12 seed Texas Tech tops Ole Miss 1-0 in Women’s CWS
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Nijaree Canady pitched a two-hitter with 10 strikeouts, and No. 12 seed Texas Tech edged unseeded Mississippi 1-0 on Thursday night in the first Women's College World Series appearance for both teams.
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NiJaree Canady, Texas Tech blank Ole Miss in WCWS opener
OKLAHOMA CITY -- NiJaree Canady took a perfect game into the sixth inning and finished with 10 strikeouts in a complete-game two-hitter as No. 12 Texas Tech earned a 1-0 win over Ole Miss in the opening round of the…
NiJaree Canady Makes History as First Million-Dollar College Softball Player - Because of Them We Can
She’s rewriting what’s possible for women in sports! When NiJaree Canady stepped away from Stanford University last summer, she didn’t just transfer schools, she changed the game. The reigning USA Softball National Player of the Year, known for leading Stanford to back-to-back Women’s College World Series appearances, made headlines when she announced her move to Texas Tech, ESPN reports. But what truly shook the foundation of college athletics …
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