Texas Tech pitcher NiJaree Canady, in photos

Texas Tech Red Raiders pitcher NiJaree Canady (24) acknowledges the fans after her team defeated the Oklahoma Sooners 3-2 and advance to play Texas in the finals during the NCAA Softball Women's College World Series semifinal game at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, OK on June 2, 2025.

Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady (24) celebrates in the first inning of the Women's College World Series softball game between the Texas Tech Raiders and the Oklahoma Sooners at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Monday, June, 2, 2025.

Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady (24) throws a pitch in the first inning of the Women's College World Series softball game between the Texas Tech Raiders and the Oklahoma Sooners at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Monday, June, 2, 2025.

Texas Tech Red Raiders pitcher NiJaree Canady (24) throws a pitch in the seventh inning against the Oklahoma Sooners during the NCAA Softball Women's College World Series semifinal game at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, OK on June 2, 2025.

Texas Tech Red Raiders pitcher NiJaree Canady (24) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Oklahoma Sooners during the NCAA Softball Women's College World Series semifinal game at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, OK on June 2, 2025.

Texas Tech starting pitcher NiJaree Canady (24) celebrates winng against UCLA after a softball game between Texas Tech and UCLA at the Women’s College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Saturday, May 31, 2025.

Texas Tech starting pitcher NiJaree Canady (24) pitches in the second inning during a softball game between Texas Tech and UCLA at the Women’s College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Saturday, May 31, 2025.

Texas Tech starting pitcher NiJaree Canady (24) pitches in the second inning during a softball game between Texas Tech and UCLA at the Women’s College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Saturday, May 31, 2025.

Texas Tech starting pitcher NiJaree Canady (24) pitches in the first inning during a softball game between Texas Tech and UCLA at the Women’s College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Saturday, May 31, 2025.

Texas Tech starting pitcher NiJaree Canady (24) pitches in the first inning during game 3 between Texas Tech and Ole Miss at the Women’s College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Thursday, May 29, 2025.

Texas Tech starting pitcher/relief pitcher NiJaree Canady (24) celebrates with teammates in the fourth inning during game 3 between Texas Tech and Ole Miss at the Women’s College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Thursday, May 29, 2025.

Texas Tech starting pitcher NiJaree Canady (24) celebrates a strickout in the first inning during game 3 between Texas Tech and Ole Miss at the Women’s College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Thursday, May 29, 2025.

Texas Tech starting pitcher NiJaree Canady (24) walks off the field in the first inning during game 3 between Texas Tech and Ole Miss at the Women’s College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Thursday, May 29, 2025.

Texas Tech starting pitcher/relief pitcher NiJaree Canady (24) pitches in the second inning during game 3 between Texas Tech and Ole Miss at the Women’s College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Thursday, May 29, 2025.

Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady prepares to pitch against Ole Miss in the 2025 Women's College World Series, Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Devon Park in Oklahoma City.

Texas Tech starting pitcher/relief pitcher NiJaree Canady (24) pitches in the fifth inning during game 3 between Texas Tech and Ole Miss at the Women’s College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Thursday, May 29, 2025.

Texas Tech starting pitcher NiJaree Canady (24) celebrates a strickout in the first inning during game 3 between Texas Tech and Ole Miss at the Women’s College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Thursday, May 29, 2025.

Texas Tech Red Raiders pitcher NiJaree Canady (24) smiles as she heads to the dugout in the sixth inning against the Ole Miss Rebels during the NCAA Softball Women's College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, OK on May 29, 2025.

Texas Tech Red Raiders pitcher NiJaree Canady (24) throws a pitch in the third inning against the Ole Miss Rebels during the NCAA Softball Women's College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, OK on May 29, 2025.

Texas Tech Red Raiders pitcher NiJaree Canady (24) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Ole Miss Rebels during the NCAA Softball Women's College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, OK on May 29, 2025.

Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady pitches during her team's practice ahead of the Women's College World Series, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Devon Park in Oklahoma City.

Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady speaks during media and practice day for the Women's College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, May, 28, 2025.

Texas Tech Red Raiders pitcher NiJaree Canady (24) winds up to pitch. The Texas Tech Red Raiders defeated the Florida State Seminoles 2-1 in the NCAA WCWS Super Regionals on Friday, May 23, 2025.

Texas Tech Red Raiders pitcher NiJaree Canady (24) winds up for her pitch. The Texas Tech Red Raiders defeated the Florida State Seminoles 2-1 in the NCAA WCWS Super Regionals on Friday, May 23, 2025.

Texas Tech Red Raiders pitcher NiJaree Canady (24) winds up to pitch. The Texas Tech Red Raiders defeated the Florida State Seminoles 2-1 in the NCAA WCWS Super Regionals on Friday, May 23, 2025.

Texas Tech Red Raiders pitcher NiJaree Canady (24) winds up to pitch. The Texas Tech Red Raiders defeated the Florida State Seminoles 2-1 in the NCAA WCWS Super Regionals on Friday, May 23, 2025.

Texas Tech Red Raiders pitcher NiJaree Canady (24) celebrates her team’s 2-1 victory over the Florida State Seminoles in the NCAA WCWS Super Regionals on Friday, May 23, 2025.

Texas Tech Red Raiders pitcher NiJaree Canady (24) celebrates her team’s 2-1 victory over the Florida State Seminoles in the NCAA WCWS Super Regionals on Friday, May 23, 2025.

Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady prepares to throw a pitch in the NCAA Super Regionals against Florida State

Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady reacts to a strikeout against Mississippi State in the Lubbock Regional championship game of the 2025 NCAA softball tournament, Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Rocky Johnson Field.

Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady pitches against Mississippi State in the Lubbock Regional championship game of the 2025 NCAA softball tournament, Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Rocky Johnson Field.

Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady pitches against Mississippi State in the Lubbock Regional championship game of the 2025 NCAA softball tournament, Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Rocky Johnson Field.

Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady reacts to a strikeout against Mississippi State in the Lubbock Regional championship game of the 2025 NCAA softball tournament, Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Rocky Johnson Field.

Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady pitches against Mississippi State during a game in the Lubbock Regional of the 2025 NCAA softball tournament, Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Rocky Johnson Field.

Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady reacts to a strikeout against Mississippi State during a game in the Lubbock Regional of the 2025 NCAA softball tournament, Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Rocky Johnson Field

Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady pitches against Mississippi State during a game in the Lubbock Regional of the 2025 NCAA softball tournament, Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Rocky Johnson Field

Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady (24) throws a pitch during the 2025 Phillips 66 Big 12 Softball Championship game between Arizona Wildcats and Texas Tech Red Raiders at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Saturday, May, 10, 2025.

Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady (24) throws to first for an out in the second inning during the 2025 Phillips 66 Big 12 Softball Championship game between Arizona Wildcats and Texas Tech Red Raiders at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Saturday, May, 10, 2025.

Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady (24) celebrates a strike out during the 2025 Phillips 66 Big 12 Softball Championship game between Arizona Wildcats and Texas Tech Red Raiders at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Saturday, May, 10, 2025.

Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady (24) throws a pitch during the 2025 Phillips 66 Big 12 Softball Championship game between Arizona Wildcats and Texas Tech Red Raiders at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Saturday, May, 10, 2025.

Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady (24) celebrates a strike out during the 2025 Phillips 66 Big 12 Softball Championship game between Arizona Wildcats and Texas Tech Red Raiders at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Saturday, May, 10, 2025.

Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady (24) celebrates a strike out during the 2025 Phillips 66 Big 12 Softball Championship game between Arizona Wildcats and Texas Tech Red Raiders at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Saturday, May, 10, 2025.

Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady (24) throws a pitchduring the 2025 Phillips 66 Big 12 Softball Championship game between Arizona Wildcats and Texas Tech Red Raiders at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Saturday, May, 10, 2025.

NiJaree Canady (24) celebrates following the 2025 Phillips 66 Big 12 Softball Championship game between Arizona Wildcats and Texas Tech Red Raiders at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Saturday, May, 10, 2025.

Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady reacts to a strikeout against Arizona State during a Big 12 Conference softball game, Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Rocky Johnson Field.

Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady pitches against Houstn during a Big 12 Conference softball game, Friday, April 11, 2025, at Rocky Johnson Field.

Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady pitches against Utah during a Big 12 softball game, Friday, April 4, 2025, at Rocky Johnson Field.

Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady pitches against Oklahoma State during a Big 12 Conference softball game, Friday, March 8, 2025, at Rocky Johnson Field.

Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady pitches against Oklahoma State during a Big 12 Conference softball game, Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Rocky Johnson Field.

Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady pitches against Oklahoma State during a Big 12 Conference softball game, Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Rocky Johnson Field.

Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady reacts to a called ball against Indiana in a non-conference Division I softball game, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, at Rocky Johnson Field.

Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady celebrates the Red Raiders' 7-2 win over Indiana in a non-conference Division I softball game, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, at Rocky Johnson Field.

Texas Tech pitcher NiJaree Canady (24) talks to catcher Anya German (12) during the game against Texas on day one of the Bevo Classic at Red and Charline McCombs field on Friday, February. 14, 2025 in Austin.