Texas A&M softball (3–0) opened the 2026 season dominantly, rolling through the first two days of the Aggie Classic with three straight run‑rule victories and a 26–2 scoring margin. But the level of competition takes a major leap on Saturday as the Aggies face the No. 1‑ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders (3–0).
The matchup serves as an early measuring stick for both programs, but the spotlight will shine brightest on the Aggies as they look to rebound from a heartbreaking end to the 2025 season and navigate a roster filled with new faces. Texas A&M is still learning who it will be this year—sorting out roles, building chemistry, and proving it can compete with the nation’s elite.
Texas Tech arrives with far fewer questions. The Red Raiders return a strong core, including two‑time National Pitcher of the Year NiJaree Canady, and added the nation’s No. 1 transfer class to reload after last year’s Women’s College World Series run. They’ve looked every bit the part through opening weekend.
This is one of the premier games of college softball’s opening slate—a top‑25 showdown at Davis Diamond that offers both teams a chance to seize early momentum. For A&M, it’s about showing they belong on the same field as the nation’s best. For Tech, it’s about reinforcing their dominance. Either way, fans should expect a show on Saturday.
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Up to bat:
- #1 Powell 0-0
- #47 Kowalewski 0-0
- #24 Perez 0-0
#24 Canady starting pitcher for Texas Tech
- Texas Tech hits back-to-back home runs
- Texas Tech starts the game with a lead-off homerun
- 2025 Texas A&M Volleyball National Champion head coach Jamie Morrison will throw out the first pitch
- New start time 5:12 p.m.
- TV Channel: SEC Network+
- Livestream: ESPN App
The Texas A&M vs. Texas Tech game will be broadcast on the SEC Network+. Tori Vidales and Giovanni Heater will be on the call at Davis Diamond. Streaming options for the game include the ESPN App.
- Date: Saturday, February 7
- Start time: 4:30 p.m. CT
The Texas A&M vs Texas Tech game starts at 4:30 p.m. CT from Davis Diamond in Bryan-College Station.
- Sydney Lessentine – Pitcher
- Mya Perez – First base / DH
- KK Dement – Short stop
- Tallen Edwards – Second base
- Micaela Wark – First base / DH
- Kennedy Powell – Third base
- NiJaree Canady – Pitcher
- Mia Williams – Infield
- Hailey Toney – Infield
- Taylor Pannell – Infield
- Jasmyn Burns – Catcher
