In the Circle

Texas Tech Softball: No. 2 Red Raiders set for Big 12 opener

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal’s Nathan Giese: Texas Tech softball’s Kaitlyn Terry putting two-way dominance on full display

Kaitlyn Terry became an early target, the UCLA product showing off two-way abilities in leading the Bruins to the Women’s College World Series. But even Glasco had no idea just how well Terry would work out for the Red Raiders this early in the season.

“I guess when you see a great athlete like her come in,” Glasco said, “you’re never totally surprised by the success of great athletes like her. It’s shocking to me that she’s batting over .500. I wouldn’t have expected that.”

Game #1: Texas Tech 10, Houston 0
Game Info: Friday, March 6th @ 5:00 pm on ESPN+; Cougar Softball Stadium
Links: Recap | Box score
Key Pitchers: Nijaree Canady: 5.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 6 SO
Key Hitters: Mihyia Davis: 2-3, 2 HR, 4 R, 4 RBI; Kaitlyn Terry 3-4, 1 HR, 1 R, 3 RBI

Game #2: Texas Tech 11, Houston 1
Game Info: Friday, March 6th @ 7:00 pm on ESPN+; Cougar Softball Stadium
Links: Recap | Box score
Key Pitchers: Kaitlyn Terry: 5.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 7 SO
Key Hitters: Mihyia Davis 3-4, 3 R; Kaitlyn Terry 2-2, 1 R, 4 RBI; Mia Williams 2-3, 2 R, 2 RBI; Jackie Lis 1-1, 2 RBI

Game #3: Texas Tech vs. Houston
Game Info: Saturday, March 7th @ 2:00 pm on ESPN+; Cougar Softball Stadium
Links: Recap | Box score
Key Pitchers: Samantha Lincoln 3.0 IP, 2 H, 4 ER, 3 BB, 2 K; Kaitlyn Terry 0.2 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 1 K; Nijaree Canady 2.1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 4 K; Chloe Riassetto 1.p IP, 1 H, 1 K
Key Hitters: Lagi Quiroga 2-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI; Hailey Toney 2-3, 1 HR, 3 RBI; Mia Williams 2-3, 3 R, 2 RBI; Taylor Pannell 3-5, 1 R, 2 RBI

On the Mound

Texas Tech Baseball: Tech welcomes Penn State for final non-con weekend set

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal’s Don Williams: Texas Tech baseball juggles rotation; how to watch Penn State series

Lowe is unscored upon in four appearances this season. In 6 2/3 innings out of the bullpen, he’s struck out eight and walked none. That from a guy who, in nine appearances last season, allowed 25 hits and 13 walks in 16 innings.

Key to the turnaround?

“Probably more than anything, just confidence-wise,” Tech coach Tim Tadlock said on Wednesday, March 4. “A lot of times, I think you see guys that come from another school, whether it’s a junior college or a transfer (from a four-year program), it takes them a year to kind of settle in and get confidence and get their feet on the ground.

“You’d like for that to happen sooner, but to me, he’s had pretty good presence through this year so far.”

Game #1: Texas Tech 15, Penn State 7
Game Info: Friday, March 6th @ 6:30 pm on ESPN+; Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park
Links: Recap | Box score
Key Pitchers: Lukas Pirko 4.2 IP, 8 H, 5 ER, 3 BB, 3 SO; Jesse rusinek 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R; Jackson Burns 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R; Jacob Rogers 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 SO
Key Hitters: Kyeler Thompson 4-5, 3 R, 2 RBI; Connor Shouse, 1-4, 1 R, 3 RBI; Robin Villeneuve 3-5, 1 HR, 3 R, 1 RBI; Caden Ferraro 2-4, 1 HR, 2 R, 2 RBI

Game #2: Penn State vs. Texas Tech
Game Info: Saturday, March 7th @ 2:00 pm on ESPN+; Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park
Links: Recap | Box score
Key Pitchers: Connor Mohan 3.0 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 1 BB, 6 K; Ryan Free 2.1 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 2 K; Heeryun Han 0.2 IP, 1 H, 1 K; Brady Trombello 1.0 IP, 3 K
Key Hitters: Logan Hughes 2-2, 1 HB, 3 BB, 4 RBI; Jesse Rusinek 3-4, 1 R, 5 RBI; Robin Villeneuve 2-5, 1 HR, 1 R, 4 RBI

Game #3: Penn State vs. Texas Tech
Game Info: Sunday, March 8th @ 1:00 pm on ESPN+; Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park
Links: Recap | Box score
Key Pitchers: Jonny Lowe 2.1 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 3 SO; Han Heerun 0.2 IP, 1 SO; Willl Jordan 1.1 IP, 2 H, 1 BB, 1 SO; Logan Begis 1.0 IP, 1 BB
Key Hitters: Connor Shouse 4-5, 2 R, 3 RBI; Linkin Garcia 1-4, 2 R, 3 RBI, 1 BB; Caden Ferraro 3-3, 2 RBI, 2 BB; Davis Rivers 1-3, 1 R, 2 RBI, 2 BB