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Breaking News: Texas Tech Head Coach Adrian Gregory Steps Down Today

Adrian Gregory steps down after six seasons leading the Red Raiders’ softball program. Photo: Texas Tech Athletics.

The following information was released this afternoon by Texas Tech Athletics and the bio information was also provided by the university…

Texas Tech Director of Athletics Kirby Hocutt announced Tuesday that Adrian Gregory has stepped down as head softball coach, effective immediately.

“At this time, I have found it best to part ways with Texas Tech University and its softball program,” Gregory said. “I have truly loved Lubbock and the relationships I have built here. I wish the current players and staff all the best as they move forward with future seasons.”

Gregory just completed her sixth season at Texas Tech.

“I would like to thank Coach Gregory for her contributions to Texas Tech,” Hocutt said. “I wish her the best in the future.”

Gregory, a Texas native with Lubbock roots, was named the seventh head softball coach at Texas Tech by athletics director Kirby Hocutt on June 6, 2014.

Adrian Gregory

Gregory’s 2019 campaign marked the best of her tenure, as well as one of the most successful runs in program history. She led the Red Raiders to their first NCAA Regional Tournament appearance since 2012 and helped Tech to a record 14 straight weeks ranked in the top 25. The Red Raiders received their first top-10 ranking in program history and also spent six weeks among the nation’s top-15 teams.

The Red Raiders’ 42-16 record tied for the second-highest win total in program history and six student-athletes garnered All-Big 12 recognition. Tech finished fourth in the Big 12 and earned its first three-game sweep over Baylor to date.

Tech thrived in 2019 and made major strides both offensively and defensively. The squad was one home run shy of tying the school record of 66 in a season and their 307 RBI mark ranks as the second-most in program history.

The team held a .319 batting average at the plate, scored 352 runs, collected 483 hits and 203 walks while the Red Raider pitching staff tallied a combined 341 strikeouts – all coming in at No. 2 in the school record book. Defensively, Tech posted the fewest errors in program history and tied the school record of 27.0 consecutive shutout innings.

Two of Tech’s four NFCA All-American’s – Jessica Hartwell and Karli Hamilton – have come under the direction of Gregory and she has guided the Red Raiders to 12 NFCA All-Region nods as well as 21 All-Conference honors.

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