Texas Tech softball claimed its second consecutive Big 12 regular season title after sweeping Arizona State, climbing the 2026 college softball rankings on a 19-2 conference and 47-4 overall record.
The back-to-back titles mark a historic run for coach Gerry Glasco's program. Before his arrival, Texas Tech had never won a Big 12 championship. The Red Raiders swept both conference titles last season before making their first Women's College World Series run and finishing as national runner-up.
Behind ace pitcher Nijaree Canady, Texas Tech softball leads the Big 12 power rankings heading into tournament play. The team ranks among the nation's college softball elite after generating one of the best records in DI this year.
Oklahoma State softball now sits second in the conference rankings after catching fire down the stretch. The Cowgirls enter the final regular-season week riding a five-game winning streak — including a shutout victory over defending champion Texas on the road.
The hot streak pushed Oklahoma State from outside the NCAA tournament hosting bubble to firmly in the mix to host a regional competition, as the Cowgirls prepare to close out the regular season at home against Kansas.
Arizona ranks third in the Big 12 standings on a 34-13 overall and 15-6 conference record, followed by UCF at 36-14-1. Kansas sits fifth at 32-16, needing a strong finish to secure a path to the 2026 WCWS.
Where to Watch Texas Tech Softball in Big 12 Tournament Action
The Red Raiders clinched the crown with one week remaining in the regular season, earning the No. 1 seed for the Big 12 Tournament.
Texas Tech softball next faces the No. 8 seed on May 7th at 2:30 PM ET, with the Big 12 Tournament championship game airing May 9th at 12 PM ET on ESPN.
