Texas Tech Softball Sweeps Houston to Open Big 12 Play

No. 2 Red Raiders dominate with two run-rule wins and a no-hitter in series opener

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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The No. 2 Texas Tech softball team opened Big 12 play with a dominant three-game sweep of Houston, including a no-hitter by NiJaree Canady in the series opener and a combined 21-7 run differential across the three games.

Why it matters

Texas Tech's sweep of Houston to open Big 12 play demonstrates the Red Raiders' strength as one of the top teams in the country, building momentum heading into a key series against No. 14 Arizona next weekend.

The details

In the series opener, Canady threw a no-hitter while the Texas Tech offense exploded for 10 runs in a 5-inning run-rule victory. The Red Raiders followed that up with an 11-1 run-rule win in Game 2, led by Kaitlyn Terry's dominant pitching performance and 4 RBIs at the plate. The series finale was more competitive, but Texas Tech pulled away late with a 5-run 7th inning to complete the sweep with a 12-6 win.

  • On Friday, March 7, 2026, Texas Tech won the first two games of the series against Houston.
  • On Saturday, March 8, 2026, Texas Tech completed the sweep with a 12-6 victory over Houston.

The players

NiJaree Canady

A Texas Tech pitcher who threw a no-hitter in the series opener against Houston.

Kaitlyn Terry

A Texas Tech pitcher who threw a complete game in the second game of the series, striking out 7 and allowing just 1 run.

Mihyia Davis

A Texas Tech outfielder who had a dominant offensive series, going a combined 8-for-11 with 4 runs, 2 home runs, and 4 RBIs.

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What they’re saying

“NiJaree Canady's no hitter was her second of the season and third at Texas Tech, adding to her perfect game last season versus Kansas. She now has the most no-hitters in program history, right ahead of her teammate Kaitlyn Terry who has two no-hitters as a Red Raider in her first year with Tech.”

— Shelby Hilliard, RedRaiderSports Writer (on3.com)

What’s next

Texas Tech has a midweek matchup at Tarleton State on March 10 before hosting No. 14 Arizona for a key three-game series starting on March 13.

The takeaway

Texas Tech's dominant sweep of Houston to open Big 12 play showcases the Red Raiders as one of the top teams in the country, led by a powerful offense and a deep pitching staff that has already combined for four no-hitters this season.