Texas Tech has confirmed its softball team was involved in a jet ski accident on a team trip that left multiple players hospitalized.
A 911 call was made at around 3:38pm on Thursday, according to local reports, after an incident during a team event at Lake Ransom Canyon near the university’s Lubbock campus.
Three adult females suffered injuries to their extremities, legs and hand in the accident involving two jet skis.
One victim had to be transported to hospital via ambulance while the other two patients were taken to hospital for further treatment in personal vehicles.
A Texas Tech spokesperson said: ‘Texas Tech Athletics can confirm members of its softball program were involved in an accident Thursday afternoon at Lake Ransom Canyon outside of Lubbock as part of a team event.
‘There were thankfully no critical injuries as a result of the accident. All injured student-athletes have been treated and are expected to make a full recovery.’
Texas Tech women’s softball team was involved in a jet ski accident near Lubbock
Three unnamed members of the Red Raiders team were taken to hospital with injuries
Patrick Mahomes has been a passionate supporter of the team with his wife, Brittany
The incident is being investigated by Ransom Canyon Police Department, Ransom Canyon Fire and Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Coach Gerry Glasco wrote on X: ‘Thank you for all the thoughts and prayers! Glad everyone is okay and recovering well!’
Texas Tech reached the Women’s College World Series last year for the second straight year.
They were beaten to the national championship by Texas for the second season in a row but have cemented themselves as one of the top college softball programs in the country.
NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes has previously been referred to as the ‘No 1 fan’ of the softball team at his alma mater.
When they reached the College World Series last year, he surprised the team with a special care package, presenting the team with letterman jackets.
‘You got a gift from your No. 1 fan, Patrick Mahomes,’ Coach Glasco told his team.
‘(His) goal is to try and get here in person before this series is over. But he said to go ahead and give you this tonight, because he wants to be sure you get it.’
Entering the series, Texas Tech players spoke publicly of their hopes that the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback would make it out to support them.
Mahomes discussed his support for the team when he attended the World Series last year
Texas Tech has established itself as one of the top softball programs in college sports
The team lost in the Women’s College World Series for the second straight year back in June
Lauren Allred said: ‘I would love to see Patrick Mahomes out here. Yeah, that’d be interesting. It’s great to see the support. We know he’s invested and to be able to have that support is amazing.’
Alana Johnson added: ‘I want him to pull up to a softball game one day.’
A few days later, Mahomes and wife Brittany headed to Oklahoma City for Game 2 of the World Series, won 4-3 by Texas Tech.
They were interviewed at the game on ESPN, where Mahomes discussed his love of the team. He was pictured wildly celebrating in their suite as the Red Raiders won the game.
Mahomes said: ‘First off, I love Texas Tech and everything Texas Tech’s about. It’s been fun to watch.
‘I’ve always loved softball, loved watching it. Happy it’s going to be back in the Olympics, and glad to have them here in Oklahoma City.’
He has continued to be vocal supporting the team on social media, including supportive messages during the most recent run to the World Series. The Mahomes family again made it to Oklahoma this year, taking in Game 2 of the series.
And just a few weeks ago, at the Texas Tech Pro Day, he announced star pitcher NiJaree Canady as the very first AUSL Golden Ticket, essentially guaranteeing her AUSL Draft selection.
The unnamed players involved in the jet ski accident have plenty of time to recover before the new season gets underway next March.
The Red Raiders have high expectations entering Glasco’s third season in charge after dominating with a 41-7 record in his first two years, winning the Big 12 regular season championship both years.
