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Texas Tech Softball Earns Historic Big 12 Preseason Honors
Red Raiders tabbed as No. 1 team, place four players on preseason All-Big 12 team
Jan. 28, 2026 at 1:07pm
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The Texas Tech softball team has been selected as the preseason No. 1 team in the Big 12 Conference, marking the first time in program history the Red Raiders have earned the top preseason ranking. In addition, a historic four Texas Tech players were named to the preseason All-Big 12 team.
Why it matters
Texas Tech softball has been on the rise in recent years, and this preseason recognition cements the program's status as one of the top teams in the nation heading into the 2026 season. The high number of preseason individual honors for the Red Raiders also highlights the depth and talent of the roster.
The details
Softball America released its first Top 25 poll of the 2026 season on Tuesday, with Texas Tech claiming the No. 1 spot. This marks the first time in program history the Red Raiders have been ranked as the preseason favorite in the Big 12. In addition, a program-record four Texas Tech players were named to the preseason All-Big 12 team, further showcasing the team's talent and potential for the upcoming season.
- Softball America released its first Top 25 poll of the 2026 season on Tuesday, January 28, 2026.
The players
Texas Tech softball
The Texas Tech softball team, based in Lubbock, Texas, is coming off a strong 2025 season and has been selected as the preseason No. 1 team in the Big 12 Conference for the 2026 campaign.
The takeaway
Texas Tech softball's historic preseason honors demonstrate the program's ascent to the upper echelon of college softball. With the No. 1 ranking and multiple preseason All-Big 12 selections, the Red Raiders are poised to make a deep postseason run and compete for a conference championship in 2026.
