No. 2/3 Red Raiders Defeat UTSA 10-0 in Five Innings

Texas Tech softball team dominates with 15 hits and two home runs

Apr. 15, 2026 at 2:21am

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The No. 2/3 ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders softball team defeated the UTSA Roadrunners 10-0 in five innings on Tuesday evening. The Red Raiders used a strong offensive performance, including 15 hits and two home runs, to cruise to the run-rule victory. Pitcher Kaitlyn Terry struck out eight batters and allowed just one hit in the shutout.

Why it matters

The Red Raiders continue to demonstrate their dominance in the 2026 season, improving their record to 42-3 overall and 16-2 in conference play. This decisive win over UTSA showcases the team's offensive firepower and pitching depth as they prepare for the postseason.

The details

The Red Raiders jumped out to an early 3-0 lead in the first inning and never looked back. Kaitlyn Terry, Lauren Allred, Mihyia Davis, Jackie Lis, Taylor Pannell, and Jasmyn Burns all had multiple hits for Texas Tech. Davis and Burns each hit home runs, while Williams added a two-RBI double. Terry was dominant in the circle, needing just 77 pitches to complete the 13th shutout of the season for the Red Raiders.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, April 15, 2026.
  • The Red Raiders will complete their road trip on Wednesday, April 16, 2026 against Texas State.

The players

Kaitlyn Terry

The starting pitcher for the Texas Tech Red Raiders, who improved to 17-1 on the season with the shutout victory.

Mihyia Davis

The Red Raiders' third-place hitter, who hit a two-run home run as part of a multi-hit game.

Jasmyn Burns

The Red Raiders' outfielder, who hit a solo home run and drove in two runs in the win.

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What they’re saying

“We took care of business tonight and played a complete game on both sides of the ball. Our offense was clicking and Kaitlyn was dominant in the circle.”

— Adrian Gregory, Texas Tech Head Coach

What’s next

The Red Raiders will look to continue their strong play on Wednesday when they face Texas State in San Marcos at 6 p.m.

The takeaway

Texas Tech's softball team has proven to be one of the top programs in the country this season, showcasing a potent offense and stifling pitching staff that have led them to a 42-3 record. This decisive victory over UTSA demonstrates the Red Raiders' ability to dominate opponents and should have them well-positioned for a deep postseason run.