Texas Tech coach Gerry Glasco acknowledged two-way star NiJaree Canady was pushed "to the very limit" in the Women's College World Series, stumbling in Game 3 of the championship series.

Ramona Shelburne of ESPN reported that the ace pitcher had signed a "seven-figure NIL deal" to keep her with the program past the 2025 season. The junior right-hander had transferred to Texas Tech from Stanford ahead of the 2025 season and became the first softball player to secure a NIL deal in excess of $1 million.

According to ESPN, Texas Tech ’s star pitcher has signed another seven-figure NIL contract with the university’s Matador Club. She became the first softball player to ever sign a $1 million NIL deal when she transferred from Stanford to Texas Tech before the season.