Nathan Giese

1 week ago | amarillo.com | Nathan Giese

Texas Tech softball coach Gerry Glasco relied heavily on pitcher NiJaree Canady throughout the Women's College World Series, leading to her fatigue in the final game. Glasco aims to develop other pitchers to reduce Canady's workload for the next season. OKLAHOMA CITY — You don't go into the biggest fight of your life without all your bullets in the chamber. That's the mindset Gerry Glasco took into Game 3 of the Women's College World Series championship series.

1 week ago | amarillo.com | Nathan Giese

Texas Tech lost to Texas 10-4 in the deciding Game 3 of the Women's College World Series. Texas Tech ace pitcher NiJaree Canady struggled early, giving up five runs in the first inning before being relieved. Texas Tech rallied late, avoiding a run-rule loss and showing resilience despite the large deficit. Texas Tech seniors Alexa Langeliers and Demi Elder played their final college games. Head Coach Gerry Glasco praised Texas' performance and expressed pride in his team's season-long effort.

1 week ago | oklahoman.com | Nathan Giese

• Glasco argued that the focus on Canady's compensation overshadows her athletic achievements and perpetuates gender inequality in sports. • He emphasized the significant value Canady brought to the team, exceeding the financial investment of her NIL deal. • Glasco advocated for clearer rules and guidelines surrounding NIL deals in the future.

1 week ago | lubbockonline.com | Nathan Giese

OKLAHOMA CITY — The final game of the 2025 season was one to forget for NiJaree Canady in the Texas Tech softball team's Game 3 loss to Texas in the championship of the Women's College World Series. Canady went to the circle for the third straight day against the Longhorns and got roughed up from the jump. Texas plated five runs in the bottom of the first and cruised to a 10-4 win to claim the national championship.

1 week ago | lubbockonline.com | Nathan Giese

OKLAHOMA CITY — NiJaree Canady and her management team have never been consistent in saying the star pitcher intended to end her college career with the Texas Tech softball team. But we now know more about what the star pitcher’s plans are.