Texas Tech Softball Dominates at Home with No-Hitters and Home Runs

The Red Raiders put on a pitching and hitting clinic during the Jeannine McHaney Memorial Classic

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The second-ranked Texas Tech softball team had a dominant showing at home over the weekend, with pitchers NiJaree Canady and Kaitlyn Terry each throwing no-hitters and the team hitting a program-record 19 home runs across six games. The Red Raiders outscored their opponents 92-5 and improved to 22-1 on the season, with several players emerging as offensive stars.

Why it matters

Texas Tech's dominant performance at home showcases the team's impressive depth and talent, as they continue to build momentum heading into Big 12 conference play. The no-hitters and home run barrage highlight the Red Raiders' ability to dominate on both sides of the ball, making them a formidable opponent for any team they face.

The details

Canady and Terry each threw five-inning no-hitters, with Canady striking out 13 batters. The Red Raiders hit a combined 19 home runs over the four-day tournament, including eight in a single game against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, which set a new program record. Several players had multi-home run games, led by Lagi Quiroga with four and Jackie Lis, Desirae Spearman, and Mia Williams with three each.

  • On Saturday, NiJaree Canady threw a five-inning no-hitter with 13 strikeouts.
  • Also on Saturday, Kaitlyn Terry threw a five-inning no-hitter.
  • On Sunday, Texas Tech hit a program-record eight home runs in a 24-1 win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.

The players

NiJaree Canady

A Texas Tech pitcher who threw a five-inning no-hitter with 13 strikeouts.

Kaitlyn Terry

A Texas Tech pitcher who threw a five-inning no-hitter.

Lagi Quiroga

A Texas Tech player who hit four home runs over the weekend.

Jackie Lis

A Texas Tech player who hit three home runs over the weekend.

Desirae Spearman

A Texas Tech player who hit three home runs over the weekend.

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What they’re saying

“I don't think we're at where we need to be. I think their expectation of what they can do, they need to raise the bar. I think we can hit with more power than what they realize as a ball club, and that's what they've been preaching all weekend.”

— Gerry Glasco, Texas Tech Head Coach (lubbockonline.com)

What’s next

The Red Raiders will open Big 12 Conference play this weekend with a series at Houston.

The takeaway

Texas Tech's dominant performance at home showcases the team's impressive depth and talent, as they continue to build momentum heading into conference play. The no-hitters and home run barrage highlight the Red Raiders' ability to dominate on both sides of the ball, making them a formidable opponent for any team they face.