'Worth every penny': Texas Tech fans react to dominance of Nijaree Canady

NiJaree Canady delivered another dominant performance this week, this time in an effort to lead Texas Tech to its first-ever Women's College World Series.

In back-to-back wins over Florida State during the Tallahassee Super Regional, Canady allowed just one run on five hits, showcasing why she's the most elite pitcher in all of college softball. While the win marks the first ever trip to the WCWS for Texas Tech, this will be Canady's third consecutive appearance.

The reigning National Player of the Year made headlines in the offseason by inking a reported $1 million NIL deal after transferring to Texas Tech - a record-setting agreement in collegiate softball. That investment has led to the Red Raiders now enjoying their most successful run in program history.

Canady's success could mark a turning point in college softball, with other programs looking to make similar investments in an effort to claim national championships.

With Canady's dominance continuing to drive Texas Tech's historic success, she's become a trending topic on social media.

Canady had to pitch 160 pitches in less then 24 hours and only gave up one run through 16 innings. Best player in College Softball!!
— Barstool Texas Tech 🌵 (@barstoolttu) May 23, 2025

Texas Tech signed the top player in college softball with a reported $1 million NIL deal, convincing NiJaree Canady to transfer from Stanford.

She just led them to clinch a trip to the Women's College World Series for the first time in school history.pic.twitter.com/a89OjrHk6K
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) May 23, 2025

It turns out paying Stanford pitcher NiJaree Canady $1 million to transfer was worth every penny for Texas Tech. pic.twitter.com/0nSP5ZkImX
— College Sports Only 🏈 🏀 ⚾️ (@CollegeSportsO) May 24, 2025

NIJAREE CANADY HOME RUN 🔥 @TexasTechSB ups the score in the 7th inning 👀 pic.twitter.com/Gp8CDvgbnx
— espnW (@espnW) May 23, 2025

NiJaree Canady went OFF ‍🔥

She put up 4 Ks and 1 homer vs. FSU in @TexasTechSB's first Super Regional win.#RoadToWCWS pic.twitter.com/EKoC7DhNdx
— NCAA Softball (@NCAASoftball) May 23, 2025

NiJaree Canady in Texas Tech’s Super Regional sweep:

Game 1 -
• 7.0 IP (CG)
• 0 ER
• 2 H
• 4 K
• 79 pitch
• 1-2 AB
• HR, RBI

Game 2 -
• 7.0 IP (CG)
• 1 ER
• 3 H
• 3 K
• 89 pitch

The Red Raiders reach the WCWS for the first time EVER.

Historically great. pic.twitter.com/bAoEwAyx2I
— Ben Stevens (@BenScottStevens) May 23, 2025

nijaree canady was worth every penny texas tech gave her..
— TerrenceC. (@Quickkwit) May 23, 2025

Final | Texas Tech 2, Florida State 1

History continues to be made.

Texas Tech softball is headed to the Women’s College World Series for the first time in program history.

Ace pitcher NiJaree Canady threw every pitch of the Super Regional sweep and allowed one run across…
— Ty Kaplan (@TyKaplanDT) May 23, 2025

The fact that NiJaree Canady has now advanced to her 3rd straight WCWS, and this time brought Texas Tech there for the first time in history just shows that she is a generational talent. #NCAASoftball
— Michella Chester (@michellachester) May 23, 2025

That is exactly why you pay Nijaree Canady over 1 million dollars. A pitcher like her can take your program from zero to hero in 1 year. Texas Tech is going to Oklahoma! The kid is a horse!
— James_Brock (@JamesBrock1350) May 23, 2025

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