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**Summary:**

The Florida State Seminoles softball team suffered a 3-0 defeat to Texas Tech in the first game of their Super Regional series. Texas Tech’s pitcher, NiJaree Canady, dominated, allowing only two hits. Texas Tech secured the win with an early run and two solo home runs. FSU must win game two on Friday to avoid elimination and force a decisive game three on Saturday.

**News Article:**

**Texas Tech Stuns Florida State in Super Regional Opener, Putting World Series Berth in Jeopardy**

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – The Florida State Seminoles’ quest for a 13th Women’s College World Series appearance is hanging in the balance after a 3-0 loss to Texas Tech in game one of the Super Regional series on Thursday.

Texas Tech pitcher NiJaree Canady proved to be a dominant force, limiting the Seminoles to just two hits while striking out four. The Red Raiders struck early with a run in the first inning and added two more with solo home runs in the fourth and seventh.

Now, the Seminoles face a must-win situation in game two on Friday at 3:00 PM. A victory would force a decisive game three on Saturday. If Texas Tech wins, they will punch their ticket to Oklahoma City and the Women’s College World Series.

Florida State will need a strong performance both at the plate and in the circle to keep their World Series dreams alive.

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