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8 a.m. CT
Softball
vs Bethune-Cookman University
Friday, March 28
Lawrence, Kan.
5 p.m. CT
University of Kansas
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Jayhawks Fall to No. 13 Texas Tech
3/28/2025 7:14:00 PM | Softball
Lawrence, Kan. – Kansas softball fell to No.13 Texas Tech 9-0 in five innings Friday night in the series opener at Arrocha Ballpark.
NiJaree Canady, the USA Collegiate Softball Player of the Year in 2024, tossed a five-inning no-hitter, striking out 12 batters and walking three. The Topeka High School product improved to 11-4 and lowered her ERA to 0.57.
Kansas (15-13, 3-4 Big 12 Conference) started on defense with junior pitcher Lizzy Ludwig (3-4) getting the start in the circle. Texas Tech struck early, scoring on a double steal,, but Ludwig responded with a strikeout to retire the side.
Texas Tech extended its lead to 5-0 in the second inning with four runs. The Jayhawks had extended at-bats against Canady and got a baserunner via a walk but couldn't muster a run.
In the third inning, Kansas kept Tech from crossing home from a strikeout from Ludwig and two flyouts, keeping the game unchanged from the previous inning.
To start the bottom of the fourth, Hailey Cripe battled through a nine-pitch at-bat in an effort to spark some offense but was ultimately unsuccessful, and the Jayhawks went into the fifth, trailing 8-0.
The Red Raiders plated a run in the fifth inning, but a great extended catch by Cripe ended the inning.
Up Next
The two teams will play a doubleheader Saturday, beginning at 2 p.m. The second game will follow approximately 35 minutes after the opener. Fans can stay updated by following Kansas softball on X (Twitter), tracking live stats, and watching the games live on ESPN+.
Pitchers of Record
Win: NiJaree Canady (11-4)
Line: 5.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 12 SO
Loss: Lizzy Ludwig (3-4)
Line: 5.0 IP, 9 R, 9 H, 2 BB, 2 SO
NiJaree Canady, the USA Collegiate Softball Player of the Year in 2024, tossed a five-inning no-hitter, striking out 12 batters and walking three. The Topeka High School product improved to 11-4 and lowered her ERA to 0.57.
Kansas (15-13, 3-4 Big 12 Conference) started on defense with junior pitcher Lizzy Ludwig (3-4) getting the start in the circle. Texas Tech struck early, scoring on a double steal,, but Ludwig responded with a strikeout to retire the side.
Texas Tech extended its lead to 5-0 in the second inning with four runs. The Jayhawks had extended at-bats against Canady and got a baserunner via a walk but couldn't muster a run.
In the third inning, Kansas kept Tech from crossing home from a strikeout from Ludwig and two flyouts, keeping the game unchanged from the previous inning.
To start the bottom of the fourth, Hailey Cripe battled through a nine-pitch at-bat in an effort to spark some offense but was ultimately unsuccessful, and the Jayhawks went into the fifth, trailing 8-0.
The Red Raiders plated a run in the fifth inning, but a great extended catch by Cripe ended the inning.
Up Next
The two teams will play a doubleheader Saturday, beginning at 2 p.m. The second game will follow approximately 35 minutes after the opener. Fans can stay updated by following Kansas softball on X (Twitter), tracking live stats, and watching the games live on ESPN+.
Pitchers of Record
Win: NiJaree Canady (11-4)
Line: 5.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 12 SO
Loss: Lizzy Ludwig (3-4)
Line: 5.0 IP, 9 R, 9 H, 2 BB, 2 SO
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: NiJaree Canady (11-4)
L: Ludwig, Lizzy (3-4)
Batting:
2B: Mihyia Davis 1 ; Alexa Langeliers 1 ; Demi Elder 1 ; Kiley Huffman 1
HR: Lauren Allred 1
RBI: Lauren Allred 2 ; Alexa Langeliers 1 ; Hailey Toney 2 ; Demi Elder 2 ; Kiley Huffman 1
SH: Victoria Valdez 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Mihyia Davis 1 ; Lauren Allred 2 ; Alexa Langeliers 1 ; Bailey Lindemuth 2 ; Demi Elder 1 ; Kiley Huffman 1 ; Makalya Garcia 1
SB: Mihyia Davis 1 ; Alana Johnson 1
HBP: Lauren Allred 1
Base Running:
CS: Hays, Madi 1
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