The 2026 Red Raiders — which may have been the most expensive non-revenue team of the NIL era — were not ready.

The Texas Tech Red Raiders became the 12th team in Women's College World Series history to lose their first game and reach the championship series.

Between walkoff home runs, NIL discussion, and transfer controversies, Texas Tech is the most talked about college softball team.

The 2026 Red Raiders — which may have been the most expensive non-revenue team of the NIL era — were not ready.