### Patrick Mahomes Celebrates Texas Tech's Historic Journey in Women's College World Series The Texas Tech Red Raiders made headlines as they competed in the Women's College World Series (WCWS) against the Texas Longhorns. Despite facing a tough loss in the finals, the team's notable supporter, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, expressed immense pride in their performance throughout the season. Mahomes, a Texas Tech alum, has been actively cheering for the team, attending games, and sharing his enthusiasm on social media, highlighting the significance of their achievements in reaching the championship stage for the first time in the program's history [https://www.wric.com/sports/sports-illustrated/5b362872/patrick-mahomes-praises-texas-techs-heck-of-a-year-after-wcws-loss-to-texas]. ### Overview of the Texas Tech Red Raiders' WCWS Journey 1. **Game Performance**: - Texas Tech faced Texas in the finals, losing the first game but bouncing back to win Game 2, forcing a decisive Game 3 [https://www.whec.com/ap-top-news/texas-tech-alum-patrick-mahomes-cheers-red-raiders-on-to-victory-in-game-2-of-the-wcws]. - The Red Raiders' victory in Game 2 was marked by a strong performance from pitcher NiJaree Canady, who redeemed herself after a challenging Game 1 [https://www.wric.com/sports/sports-illustrated/24266147/patrick-mahomes-was-fired-up-for-texas-tech-winning-game-2-of-wcws]. 2. **Support from Patrick Mahomes**: - Mahomes has been a vocal supporter, attending multiple games and sharing his excitement on social media, including a heartfelt message after the team's loss in Game 3 [https://www.wric.com/sports/sports-illustrated/5b362872/patrick-mahomes-praises-texas-techs-heck-of-a-year-after-wcws-loss-to-texas]. - He also surprised the team with gifts, including merchandise, to boost their morale ahead of the finals [https://www.espn.com/college-sports/softball/story/_/id/45454093/patrick-mahomes-texas-tech-red-raiders-softball-wcws-merchandise-delivery]. 3. **Historical Significance**: - This was Texas Tech's first appearance in the WCWS finals, marking a significant milestone for the program [https://www.abc27.com/sports/sports-illustrated/67be1f48/patrick-mahomes-surprised-texas-tech-softball-with-awesome-gifts-before-wcws-finals]. - The team made headlines by defeating the four-time defending champions, Oklahoma, to reach the finals [https://www.abc27.com/sports/sports-illustrated/67be1f48/patrick-mahomes-surprised-texas-tech-softball-with-awesome-gifts-before-wcws-finals]. ### Key Highlights and Data Points - **Game Results**: - Game 1: Texas 4, Texas Tech 3 - Game 2: Texas Tech 4, Texas 3 - Game 3: Texas 5, Texas Tech 2 (final result) [https://www.wric.com/sports/sports-illustrated/5b362872/patrick-mahomes-praises-texas-techs-heck-of-a-year-after-wcws-loss-to-texas]. - **Patrick Mahomes' Engagement**: - Attended Game 2 in person, wearing Texas Tech gear and actively cheering for the team [https://www.abc27.com/sports/sports-illustrated/99c9739/patrick-mahomes-is-extremely-locked-in-on-texas-tech-softball-with-thursday-wcws-appearance]. - Shared social media posts expressing his pride and excitement for the team's journey [https://www.wric.com/sports/sports-illustrated/5b362872/patrick-mahomes-praises-texas-techs-heck-of-a-year-after-wcws-loss-to-texas]. ### Conclusion: A Season to Remember for Texas Tech Softball **Texas Tech's journey in the Women's College World Series has been historic and inspiring.** Despite the loss in the finals, the team's performance and the support from alumni like Patrick Mahomes have brought significant attention to the program. 1. **Historic Achievement**: Reached the WCWS finals for the first time. 2. **Strong Support**: Mahomes' involvement has highlighted the importance of community and alumni support in collegiate sports. 3. **Future Potential**: The Red Raiders have set a foundation for future success, showcasing their talent and determination on a national stage. The combination of athletic prowess and community support has made this season a remarkable chapter in Texas Tech's sports history [https://www.wric.com/sports/sports-illustrated/5b362872/patrick-mahomes-praises-texas-techs-heck-of-a-year-after-wcws-loss-to-texas].