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Backed by 3 home runs, Kenzie Brown blanks Texas Tech to lead Arizona State to Big 12 softball title
TL;DR
Kenzie Brown led Arizona State to a 4-0 victory over Texas Tech, securing the Big 12 softball championship with a two-hit shutout. Three teammates hit home runs in a decisive third inning.
Key points
- Kenzie Brown threw a two-hit shutout
- Arizona State won the Big 12 softball championship
- Three home runs were hit in the third inning
- Texas Tech had not allowed runs in five previous tournament games
- Both teams are likely to receive NCAA Tournament bids
Arizona StateTexas TechKenzie BrownTanya Windle
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As both teams anticipate bids to the NCAA Tournament, the Red Raiders and Sun Devils look to add to past success. Arizona State is a two-time national champion with 19 previous appearances in the Women's College World Series and Texas Tech was runner-up in 2025, the Red Raiders' only appearance in the WCWS. \\ AP college sports:
Q&A
What were the key highlights of the Big 12 softball championship game?
Kenzie Brown pitched a two-hit shutout, while Tanya Windle, Emily Schepp, and Katie Chester each hit home runs in the third inning.
How did Arizona State perform against Texas Tech in the championship?
Arizona State defeated Texas Tech 4-0, marking their first Big 12 softball title and scoring the first runs against Texas Tech in five tournament games.
What are the NCAA Tournament prospects for Arizona State and Texas Tech?
Both teams are expected to receive bids to the NCAA Tournament, with Arizona State being a two-time national champion and Texas Tech having been a runner-up in 2025.
