On the Diamond

Softball fell to UFC, 8-5 to start their series with the Knights (it feels to call females Knights, but there’s no reason they can’t be Knights). They’ll lace them up again at 6:00 p.m. tonight.

And baseball also fell to UCF 5-4 yesterday even though Damian Bravo went 5-5 and Kevin Bazzell went 3-4. Josh Sanders took the loss going 2.2 innings, giving up 2 hits, and 2 earned runs in apparently walk-off fashion (I did not watch or watch highlights). They’ll play again today at 5:00 p.m. in Orlando.

On the Gridiron

Some highlights from the Big 12 Pro Day with Xavier White and Baylor Cupp.

CBS Sports’ Shehan Jeyarajah has one question for each Big 12 team and here’s the question for Texas Tech:

Who steps up on the offensive line? The Red Raiders are starting from scratch on the offensive line after four starters departed from Joey McGuire’s Independence Bowl squad. Texas Tech received a gift when 42-game starter Caleb Rogers opted to return for his super senior season, but only one other lineman on the roster (Ty Buchanan) played more than seven snaps last year.

Rogers is expected to slide inside to fortify an inexperienced unit. The Red Raiders also added three offensive line transfers – Toledo’s Vinny Sciury, Memphis’ Davion Carter and Middle Tennessee’s Sterling Porcher. Maurice Rodriques also held a number of big offers out of JUCO. A handful of returners could also factor into the picture, like Buchanan and junior Caleb Rodkey. After a slight step back in 2023, the Red Raiders need this unit to hit.