Texas Tech Softball Sweeps Doubleheader, Moves to 3-0

No. 1 Red Raiders handle North Texas and Louisiana Monroe in run-rule victories

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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The top-ranked Texas Tech softball team swept a doubleheader on Friday, defeating North Texas 10-2 and Louisiana Monroe 13-1 in run-rule victories that both ended after five innings. The Red Raiders have now scored 36 runs across their first three games of the season.

Why it matters

Texas Tech's dominant start to the season, including a pair of lopsided wins on Friday, positions them well heading into a top-25 showdown with No. 11 Texas A&M on Saturday. The Red Raiders are looking to build on their success from last season, when they reached the Women's College World Series.

The details

In the first game against North Texas, a grand slam by NiJaree Canady in the fourth inning helped Texas Tech pull away. In the second game versus Louisiana Monroe, the Red Raiders batted around in the second inning, with Mia Williams delivering a bases-clearing 3-RBI double. Pitchers Samantha Lincoln and Kaitlyn Terry both went the distance in the run-rule victories.

  • The doubleheader sweep occurred on Friday, February 6, 2026.
  • Texas Tech will face No. 11 Texas A&M on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 4:30 PM.

The players

NiJaree Canady

A Texas Tech player who hit a grand slam in the first game against North Texas.

Mia Williams

A Texas Tech player who hit a bases-clearing 3-RBI double in the second game against Louisiana Monroe.

Samantha Lincoln

The Texas Tech pitcher who went 5 innings, allowing 3 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 7 in the win over North Texas.

Kaitlyn Terry

The Texas Tech pitcher who went 5 innings, allowing 1 hit and 1 earned run while striking out 7 in the win over Louisiana Monroe.

Texas A&M

The No. 11 ranked team that Texas Tech will face on Saturday.

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What’s next

Texas Tech will face No. 11 Texas A&M on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 4:30 PM, followed by a game against Providence at 7:00 PM.

The takeaway

Texas Tech's dominant start to the season, including a pair of run-rule victories on Friday, demonstrates the strength of their pitching staff and offensive firepower as they look to build on last year's success and make another deep postseason run.