OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — NiJaree Canady has achieved almost everything since transferring to Texas Tech from Stanford and signing an NIL deal worth just over $1 million.

She has led the Red Raiders to three firsts — the Big 12 regular season and tournament titles and a berth in the Women’s College World Series. She was the National Fastpitch Coaches Association’s Pitcher of the Year for the second straight year and leads the nation in wins (34) and ERA (0.97).

The only thing missing is a national championship. After her gritty performance in Game 2 of the best-of-three the championship series with Texas, that goal also is in reach.

Canady gave up a late lead in a 2-1 loss in Game 1 on Wednesday . She led the Red Raiders to a 4-3 win over the Longhorns on Thursday to force a decisive Gam

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