Texas Tech softball coach Gerry Glasco said Friday after the WCWS that the focus on NiJaree Canady NIL deal is 'insulting' to the Red Raiders' ace

OKLAHOMA CITY -- After pitching only one inning in the biggest game in Texas Tech softball history, pitcher NiJaree Canady watched the remainder of the game from the dugout. Canady, who started every game of the Women's College World Series for the Red Raiders finally hit her wall.

Texas Tech ace NiJaree Canady has signed her second seven-figure name NIL deal, securing her place in Lubbock for the future. The agreement was confirmed Friday

Amidst an ever-changing era of collegiate athletics, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a new law into action on Thursday.

Hours before the she leads the Texas Tech softball team into Game 3 of the Women's College World Series championship against Texas, ESPN's Ramona Shelburne reports that Canady has signed on to return to the Red Raiders for the 2026 season, citing her manager, Derrick Shelby of Prestige Management Group, as the source of the information.

How much does Texas Tech softball's NiJaree Canady make in NIL earnings? Here's what to know ahead of the WCWS championship series vs. Texas.

Ramona Shelburne of ESPN reported that the ace pitcher had signed a "seven-figure NIL deal" to keep her with the program past the 2025 season. The junior right-hander had transferred to Texas Tech from Stanford ahead of the 2025 season and became the first softball player to secure a NIL deal in excess of $1 million.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill that will allow high school sports seniors to benefit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL). According to KBTX’s Travis Brown, the state’s House of Representatives passed House Bill 126 via two-thirds vote.