🏆 HISTORY MADE: NiJaree Canady Throws First No-Hitter at Women’s College World Series Since 1960, Strikes Out 19 in Record-Shattering Win
OKLAHOMA CITY — In a performance destined to go down in softball history, NiJaree Canady has etched her name in the record books with a no-hitter at the Women’s College World Series, the first since 1960 and only the third ever recorded in the tournament’s storied history.
Pitching with ice in her veins and fire in her arm, Canady not only shut down the opposition without allowing a single hit, but also set a new program record with 19 strikeouts, leading her team to a commanding victory in front of a thunderous WCWS crowd.
> “This is more than a win — it’s a legacy moment,” said WCWS broadcaster and former Olympian Jessica Mendoza. “Canady just gave us one of the greatest pitching performances in the history of college softball.”
🔥 A Performance for the Ages
From the first pitch, Canady was locked in — painting corners, freezing batters with off-speed magic, and overpowering them with pinpoint heat. Every inning built anticipation, and by the final out, the crowd was on its feet, fully aware they had witnessed history.
Her final stat line:
0 hits allowed
19 strikeouts
0 walks
Complete-game shutout
🏅 Only the Third Ever
With this masterpiece, Canady joins an elite club:
1960: Last WCWS no-hitter thrown.
Now: NiJaree Canady, 2025 — rewriting what dominance looks like on college softball’s biggest stage.
This historic moment also marks a milestone for her program, which now claims a definitive place in WCWS history thanks to Canady’s singular brilliance.
🗣 Coach’s Reaction
Her head coach, nearly speechless, said postgame:
> “We’ve seen her do incredible things all season, but this was mythical. She didn’t just pitch… she owned the moment.”
💬 The Nation Reacts
The sports world erupted in admiration:
ESPN: “Canady’s no-hitter is the stuff of legends.”
Softball America: “She is the face of pitching greatness for this generation.”
📈 What’s Next?
With momentum now firmly on their side, Canady and her team are set to continue their championship push with full belief — and the eyes of the nation — watching their every move.
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NiJaree Canady didn’t just win a game — she made history. And softball may never be the same again.
