Texas Tech Softball Dominates at Twisted Vines Bayou Bash

First-year Red Raider Mia Williams leads the charge with 9 RBIs in 3 games

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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The No. 1/2 Texas Tech Red Raiders softball team swept McNeese, North Texas, and Louisiana Monroe at the Twisted Vines Bayou Bash, outscoring their opponents 36-6 in 15 innings. First-year Red Raider Mia Williams led the way at the plate, going 6-for-9 with 3 doubles, 2 home runs, and 9 RBIs.

Why it matters

The dominant performance by the Red Raiders, especially the breakout showing from transfer Mia Williams, signals that Texas Tech is poised for another strong season as one of the top teams in the country. The team's power hitting and pitching depth will make them a tough opponent for any team they face.

The details

In the season opener against McNeese, Texas Tech won 13-3, with Williams going 3-for-3 with 4 RBIs, 2 doubles, and a home run. The Red Raiders then beat North Texas 10-2 and Louisiana Monroe 13-1, with Williams adding 2 more hits, a home run, and 3 RBIs. Overall, Williams is batting .667 with a 1.667 slugging percentage and a .636 on-base percentage through the first 3 games.

  • The Red Raiders swept their opponents at the Twisted Vines Bayou Bash from February 6-7, 2026.
  • Texas Tech will next travel to College Station to face No. 11 Texas A&M, Providence, and Bryant on February 7-8, 2026.

The players

Mia Williams

A first-year transfer from Florida, Williams has gotten off to a blistering start for the Red Raiders, going 6-for-9 with 3 doubles, 2 home runs, and 9 RBIs in the first 3 games.

NiJaree Canady

The senior pitcher picked up the win in the season opener against McNeese, allowing 1 run on 3 hits with 3 strikeouts and 4 walks over 4 innings.

Hailey Toney

The sophomore shortstop went 3-for-3 with 4 RBIs in the win over McNeese, including a 3-run home run in the first inning.

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What’s next

The Red Raiders will travel to College Station to face No. 11 Texas A&M, Providence, and Bryant over the next two days.

The takeaway

Texas Tech's dominant start to the season, led by the impressive performance of first-year player Mia Williams, shows that the Red Raiders are once again one of the top teams in the country and will be a force to be reckoned with throughout the 2026 campaign.