Texas Tech sports roundup: Softball dominates Baylor, basketball signee gets stars, more

Here's a look at the latest news from around the Texas Tech sports world for Friday, May 9, 2025.

Texas Tech softball marches on in Big 12 Tournament

After capturing the first regular-season Big 12 title in program history, the No. 11 Texas Tech softball team is now trying to ensure it gets to host an NCAA regional by winning the Big 12 Tournament in Oklahoma City. Thursday, Tech got off to a good start in that pursuit by shutting out Baylor.

In the 4-0 quarterfinal win, it was once again NiJaree Canady who led the way. Tech's ace and the best pitcher in the country, she tossed 6.2 innings while giving up only one hit and striking out 13.

The junior came close to tossing a perfect game by not allowing a base runner through five innings. That was more than enough for the Red Raiders, who got four runs in the bottom of the fifth.

Demi Elder drove in the game's first run on a fielder's choice before Mihyia Davis brought home three runs when she singled to right to drive home a run. On that play, Baylor's outfield couldn't corral the ball, allowing Elder and Davis to also score thanks to the error.

Now, the Red Raiders prepare to play No. 5 seed Arizona State at 3 p.m. Central in the semifinals. The winner will play in the championship game on Sunday.

Texas Tech basketball signee finally gets stars from recruiting service

This week, 247Sports released its final rankings update for the 2025 high school basketball recruiting class. Included in that update was Texas Tech signee Nolan Groves, who went from unranked to a 3-star prosepct.

The Minnesota native signed with the Red Raiders last month after decommitting from Yale. The 6-foot-5, 200-pounder is the No. 46 shooting guard in the nation and No. 3 prospect in Minnesota according to 247Sports.

Former Texas Tech basketball player signs with Troy

One of the reserves on the 2024-25 basketball team, Corbin Green, has found a new place to play. 6-foot-5 forward Corbin Green is headed to Troy to play for the Trojans.

This past season, he appeared in only nine games for the Red Raiders. Usually only playing in garbage time, he averaged just 0.1 points and 0.4 rebounds per game.

Texas Tech forward Devan Cambridge hearing from several programs

Another Texas Tech basketball player who is looking for another place to play is senior forward Devan Cambridge. After playing in only 14 games for Texas Tech over the past two seasons due to a knee injury, he's in the portal and hearing from some quality programs.

The former Arizona State transfer has been granted a seventh year of eligibility due to a medical hardship waiver. Now, Joe Tipton is reporting that he's hearing from North Carolina, Ohio State, Pittsburgh, Arizona, Arizona State, and Seton Hall

Texas Tech football sells out all season tickets

Thanks to the excitement generated in large part by landing the nation's top transfer class, the Texas Tech football program has sold out its full allotment of 33,000 season tickets for 2025. It is the third season in a row that Tech has sold out all of its season ticket packages.

Single-game tickets for all seven home games will go on sale at 8:30 a.m. Monday (May 12) for Red Raider Club members, and then at 8:30 a.m. on May 19 for the general public. This season, the Red Raiders will host Arkansas Pine Bluff, Kent State, Oregon State, Kansas, Oklahoma State, BYU, and Central Florida.