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Texas State Shuts Out No. 3 Texas Tech for Program’s Top-Ranked Win

The upset points to a confidence reset for a Bobcats team that has strung together its best run of the season.

A Texas Tech player stand ready to fun for home in the fifth inning as the Bobcats take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Bobcat Softball Stadium in San Marcos, April 15, 2026.
Texas State Bobcats utility Katarina Zarate (28) celebrates a play in the seventh inning as the Bobcats take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Bobcat Softball Stadium in San Marcos, April 15, 2026.
Texas State Bobcats infielder Kate Bubela (24) slides to second base in the fifth inning as the Bobcats take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Bobcat Softball Stadium in San Marcos, April 15, 2026.
Texas State Bobcats infielder Kate Bubela (24) celebrates hitting a double in the fifth inning as the Bobcats take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders 3-0 at Bobcat Softball Stadium in San Marcos, April 15, 2026.

Overview

  • Texas State defeated No. 3 Texas Tech 3-0 at Bobcat Softball Stadium in San Marcos.
  • Aiyana Coleman opened the scoring with a two-out solo home run off ace NiJaree Canady in the fourth inning.
  • Madison Azua kept the Red Raiders scoreless and escaped a bases-loaded threat by inducing a groundout from top hitter Kaitlyn Terry.
  • Catcher Megan Kelnar added an RBI single and threw out a would-be base stealer to steady the defense.
  • The win is the highest-ranked victory in Texas State history and it extends the Bobcats’ streak to six games with Southern Miss next on the schedule.