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Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady was named Pitcher of the Year, while Kaitlyn Terry earned Player of the Year in the 2026 All-Big 12 softball awards. Kansas' Jennifer McFalls was recognized as Coach of the Year.
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USA TODAY Sports Network 2026 All-Big 12 softball awards, coach and player of the year
After winning the Big 12 softball regular-season crown, Texas Tech also claimed several top honors on the 2026 USA TODAY Sports Network’s All-Big 12 Team, released Tuesday.
Red Raiders star NiJaree Canady repeated as the conference’s Pitcher of the Year, and she was joined by teammates Kaitlyn Terry as Player of the Year and Mia Williams as Newcomer of the Year.
Kansas gathered the rest of the major awards, with Jennifer McFalls named Coach of the Year and catcher Ella Boyer selected as Freshman of the Year.
Texas Tech also claimed four spots among first-team selections, with Oklahoma State, Arizona and Arizona State earning two each.
Here’s a look at the USA TODAY Sports Network’s All-Big 12 Team:
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Catcher: Sydney Stewart, Arizona-*
First base: Jackie Lis, Texas Tech-*
Second base: Mia Williams, Texas Tech-*
Third base: Rosie Davis, Oklahoma State-*
Shortstop: Reagan Bartholomew, Iowa State
Outfield: Mihyia Davis, Texas Tech-*
Outfield: Kaylee Pond, Arizona State
Outfield: Reagan Shockey, Arizona-*
Utility: Kaitlyn Terry, Texas Tech-*
Pitcher: Kenzie Brown, Arizona State-*
Pitcher: NiJaree Canady, Texas Tech-*
Kaitlyn Terry from Texas Tech won the 2026 Big 12 softball Player of the Year award.
NiJaree Canady played for Texas Tech in the 2026 All-Big 12 softball awards.
Jennifer McFalls from Kansas was named Coach of the Year in the 2026 All-Big 12 softball awards.
Texas Tech players NiJaree Canady, Kaitlyn Terry, and Mia Williams received Pitcher of the Year, Player of the Year, and Newcomer of the Year, respectively.

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Pitcher: Ruby Meylan, Oklahoma State-*
Coach of the Year: Jennifer McFalls, Kansas-*
Player of the Year: Kaitlyn Terry, Texas Tech-*
Pitcher of the Year: NiJaree Canady, Texas Tech-*
Freshman of the Year: Ella Boyer, Kansas-*
Newcomer of the Year: Mia Williams, Texas Tech-*
*-Unanimous selection
Voters: Jenni Carlson, The Oklahoman; Nathan Giese, Lubbock-Avalanche Journal; Scott Wright, The Oklahoman
Oklahoma State's Madison Hoffman (8) celebrates after hitting a home run in the sixth inning of a college softball game between the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and the Kansas Jayhawks in Stillwater, Friday, May 1, 2026.
Oklahoma State Cowgirls infielder Aubrey Jones (7) celebrates after hitting a home run in the sixth inning of a college softball game between the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and the Kansas Jayhawks in Stillwater, Friday, May 1, 2026.
Oklahoma State Cowgirls infielder Aubrey Jones (7) runs the bases past Kansas Jayhawks pitcher Anna Soles (22) after hitting a home run in the sixth inning of a college softball game between the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and the Kansas Jayhawks in Stillwater, Friday, May 1, 2026.
Oklahoma State's Madison Hoffman (8) celebrates with coach Kenny Gajewski after hitting a home run in the sixth inning of a college softball game between the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and the Kansas Jayhawks in Stillwater, Friday, May 1, 2026.
Oklahoma State players wait at. home for Aubrey Jones (7) after she hit a home run in the sixth inning of a college softball game between the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and the Kansas Jayhawks in Stillwater, Friday, May 1, 2026.
Oklahoma State Cowgirls infielder Rosie Davis (26) runs home after hitting a home run in the fifth inning of a college softball game between the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and the Kansas Jayhawks in Stillwater, Friday, May 1, 2026.
Oklahoma State Cowgirls infielder Rosie Davis (26) runs home after hitting a home run in the fifth inning of a college softball game between the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and the Kansas Jayhawks in Stillwater, Friday, May 1, 2026.
Oklahoma state fans spray water to celebrate a home run during of a college softball game between the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and the Kansas Jayhawks in Stillwater, Friday, May 1, 2026.
Oklahoma State Cowgirls infielder Rosie Davis (26) hits a home run in the fifth inning of a college softball game between the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and the Kansas Jayhawks in Stillwater, Friday, May 1, 2026.
Oklahoma State Cowgirls infielder Claire Timm (18) celebrates as she runs home after hitting a home run in the fifth inning of a college softball game between the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and the Kansas Jayhawks in Stillwater, Friday, May 1, 2026.
Oklahoma State Cowgirls pitcher Ruby Meylan (66) celebrates during a college softball game between the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and the Kansas Jayhawks in Stillwater, Friday, May 1, 2026.
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Oklahoma State's Madison Hoffman (8) celebrates after hitting a home run in the sixth inning of a college softball game between the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and the Kansas Jayhawks in Stillwater, Friday, May 1, 2026.
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Oklahoma State's Madison Hoffman (8) celebrates after hitting a home run in the sixth inning of a college softball game between the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and the Kansas Jayhawks in Stillwater, Friday, May 1, 2026.
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Oklahoma State Cowgirls infielder Aubrey Jones (7) celebrates after hitting a home run in the sixth inning of a college softball game between the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and the Kansas Jayhawks in Stillwater, Friday, May 1, 2026.
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Oklahoma State Cowgirls infielder Aubrey Jones (7) runs the bases past Kansas Jayhawks pitcher Anna Soles (22) after hitting a home run in the sixth inning of a college softball game between the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and the Kansas Jayhawks in Stillwater, Friday, May 1, 2026.
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Oklahoma State's Madison Hoffman (8) celebrates with coach Kenny Gajewski after hitting a home run in the sixth inning of a college softball game between the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and the Kansas Jayhawks in Stillwater, Friday, May 1, 2026.
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Oklahoma State players wait at. home for Aubrey Jones (7) after she hit a home run in the sixth inning of a college softball game between the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and the Kansas Jayhawks in Stillwater, Friday, May 1, 2026.
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Oklahoma State Cowgirls infielder Rosie Davis (26) runs home after hitting a home run in the fifth inning of a college softball game between the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and the Kansas Jayhawks in Stillwater, Friday, May 1, 2026.
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Oklahoma State Cowgirls infielder Rosie Davis (26) runs home after hitting a home run in the fifth inning of a college softball game between the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and the Kansas Jayhawks in Stillwater, Friday, May 1, 2026.
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Oklahoma state fans spray water to celebrate a home run during of a college softball game between the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and the Kansas Jayhawks in Stillwater, Friday, May 1, 2026.
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Oklahoma State Cowgirls infielder Rosie Davis (26) hits a home run in the fifth inning of a college softball game between the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and the Kansas Jayhawks in Stillwater, Friday, May 1, 2026.
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Oklahoma State Cowgirls infielder Claire Timm (18) celebrates as she runs home after hitting a home run in the fifth inning of a college softball game between the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and the Kansas Jayhawks in Stillwater, Friday, May 1, 2026.
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Oklahoma State Cowgirls pitcher Ruby Meylan (66) celebrates during a college softball game between the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and the Kansas Jayhawks in Stillwater, Friday, May 1, 2026.
Scott Wright covers Oklahoma State athletics for The Oklahoman. Have a story idea for Scott? He can be reached at swright@oklahoman.com or on Twitter at @ScottWrightOK. Support Scott’s work and that of other Oklahoman journalists by purchasing a digital subscription today at subscribe.oklahoman.com.
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