Texas Tech defeated Tarleton 12-0 on March 24 in Stephenville, led by a combined shutout from NiJaree Canady and Samantha Lincoln, along with key performances at the plate from Jackie Lis. The Red Raiders improved their record to 31-2 overall and 8-1 in conference play.
The win highlights Texas Tech’s strong form this season, showcasing both pitching depth and offensive power as they prepare for upcoming games.
Lis finished the game going three-for-four with a home run, two doubles, and three runs batted in. Mia Williams also went three-for-four with a home run, two RBIs, and two stolen bases. Jasmyn Burns contributed by going two-for-four with two RBIs. Canady pitched five innings, allowing just one hit while striking out nine batters; she now has 982 career strikeouts—second among active players behind Belmont’s Maya Johnson. Lincoln closed out the game by retiring six of seven batters faced over two innings.
Freshman Allyson Dobbs made her first career at-bat memorable by hitting a two-RBI single in the seventh inning. Taylor Pannell went two-for-three with a pair of runs scored while Mihyia Davis added two hits. Kaitlyn Terry extended her hitting streak to twenty games—the second-longest in program history behind Elysasa Sigala’s twenty-one-game streak set in 2004.
The Red Raiders started scoring early with Williams’ two-run homer after Terry reached base on a hit to left field. Davis drove in another run during the second inning following Pannell’s leadoff double. Lis added to the lead with a home run over center field that also scored Williams after her bunt single.
Burns’ solo homer began a five-run seventh inning for Texas Tech before Hailey Toney delivered a bases-loaded single for two more runs. Dobbs capped off the scoring before Lincoln completed the shutout effort as Texas Tech secured its thirty-first win of the season.
Looking ahead, Texas Tech will host Iowa State for a three-game series starting Friday at 6 p.m.
