What happened to Texas Tech softball team at Lake Ransom Canyon? Three players hospitalized after jet ski - The Times of India

Three Texas Tech softball players were injured in a jet ski accident during a team event at Lake Ransom Canyon near Lubbock on Thursday. Texas Tech confirmed that members of its softball program were involved and said there were no critical injuries. The injured student athletes have already received treatment and are expected to make full recoveries. The accident is now being investigated by local authorities.Texas Tech softball players injured in Lake Ransom Canyon accidentThe accident happened Thursday afternoon at Lake Ransom Canyon, outside Lubbock. According to reports from D1Softball and local outlet KAMC, the incident involved two jet skis and three people were injured. A 911 call was placed at about 3:38 p.m.Reports said the three injured people were adult women who suffered injuries involving their legs, hands and other parts of their extremities. One person was taken to University Medical Center by ambulance, while the other two went to the hospital in personal vehicles. Their names have not been released.Texas Tech did not give details about how the accident happened or identify the injured players. In a statement, the school said the softball members were at the lake as part of a team event.“There were thankfully no critical injuries as a result of the accident,” a Texas Tech Athletics spokesperson said. “All injured student-athletes have been treated and are expected to make a full recovery.”The Ransom Canyon Police Department, Ransom Canyon Fire and Texas Parks and Wildlife are investigating the incident. The exact circumstances surrounding the crash have not been made public.Texas Tech softball coach Gerry Glasco also addressed the situation on X, thanking people for their support.“Thank you for all the thoughts and prayers! Glad everyone is okay and recovering well!” Glasco wrote.Texas Tech softball looks ahead after players’ jet ski accidentThe accident comes only weeks after Texas Tech finished another strong season on the biggest stage in college softball. The Red Raiders reached the Women’s College World Series championship series for the second straight year before losing to Texas.Texas Tech has become one of the strongest programs in the sport under Glasco. USA TODAY Sports reported that the Red Raiders went 115-24 over the past two seasons and reached the championship series in both years.The program has also received strong support from Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, a Texas Tech alumnus. Mahomes has followed the softball team closely and has attended the Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City. He has also sent support to the team during its recent runs.The Red Raiders are now preparing for another season with high expectations. Texas Tech’s 2027 schedule begins in February, giving the injured players time to recover before games start.For now, the main update from the school is reassuring: the injured student athletes have been treated, none suffered critical injuries, and Texas Tech expects them to make full recoveries.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.