The connection ran even deeper during Monday’s semifinal, when Tech faced Oklahoma’s Sam Landry, who once played for Glasco at Louisiana and wore No. 12 to honor Geri Ann’s legacy.

The end of Landry’s collegiate career didn’t go as planned, but it was bittersweet watching her former coach, Gerry Glasco, and a slew of her ex-teammates advance to the WCWS championship series.

Shortly after his Texas Tech softball team lost to Texas 10-4 in game three of the championship series of the 2025 Women’s College World Series, Gerry Glasco was asked about a familiar subject.

Shortly after his Texas Tech softball team lost to Texas 10-4 in game three of the championship series of the 2025 Women’s College World Series, Gerry Glasco was asked about a familiar subject.

Texas Tech softball finished 54-14 and runner-up at the Women's College World Series. It was Gerry Glasco's first season as Red Raiders' head coach. Sam Courtwright on her turn to Texas Tech ...

That's the mindset Gerry Glasco took into Game 3 of the Women's College World Series championship series. Of course the Texas Tech softball coach was going to call upon NiJaree Canady again.

Texas Tech head coach Gerry Glasco praised female athletes and their ability to land lucrative NIL deals, but Ohio State fans took issue with his assessment.