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ASU Softball Knocks Off Top-Seeded Texas Tech in Big 12 Title Shocker
Kenzie Brown threw a two-hit shutout and Arizona State scored all four runs in the third inning to beat Texas Tech.
On Saturday, May 9, 2026, Arizona State defeated top-seeded Texas Tech 4-0 at Oklahoma City to claim the program's first-ever Big 12 softball tournament title.
Sixth-Seeded ASU completed a stunning late-season run to secure the championship, overcoming top-seeded Texas Tech, which fell to 52-6 on the season.
Pitcher Kenzie Brown dominated with a two-hit shutout and nine strikeouts, while Tanya Windle, Emily Schepp, and Katie Chester hit home runs in a four-run third inning.
With this victory, the Sun Devils secured an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament, with the official selection show scheduled for Sunday, May 10, at 4 p.m. MST.
The NCAA Softball Tournament begins at 16 regional sites on Friday, May 15, setting the stage for post-season competition across the country.