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.

OKLAHOMA CITY — While Friday night's deciding Game 3 of the Women's College World Series didn't go Texas Tech softball's way, the Red Raiders' did have a bright spot in freshman pitcher Sam Lincoln.

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 ...