Texas Tech Routs Bethune-Cookman, Extends Home Streak
The Red Raiders beat Bethune-Cookman 76-58 on Thursday night, extending their nonconference home winning streak to 48 games.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Basketball
Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn scored 25 points as Texas Tech defeated Bethune-Cookman 76-58 at home on Thursday night. The win extended the Red Raiders' nonconference home winning streak to 48 games.
Why it matters
The victory underscores Texas Tech's dominance in nonconference home play, with the team winning 102 of its last 103 such games since December 2013. The streak reflects sustained success under coach Grant McCasland, who is 25-0 in nonconference home games.
Texas Tech has won 102 of its last 103 nonconference home games since December 2013, with its only loss coming 76-74 in overtime to No. 15 Kentucky. Under McCasland the Red Raiders are 25-0 in such games, and the Bethune-Cookman result was the latest data point in that run.
The players
Texas Tech Red Raiders
The men's basketball program of Texas Tech University, a member of the Big 12 Conference based in Lubbock, Texas.
Grant McCasland
The head men's basketball coach at Texas Tech, who has led the Red Raiders to a perfect 25-0 record in nonconference home games.
Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn
A Texas Tech guard who led the Red Raiders with 25 points in the win over Bethune-Cookman.
The details
Texas Tech pulled away with a 12-1 run in the second half after Bethune-Cookman had trailed by as many as 17 points before halftime. Cruz Davis added 15 points, and Josiah Moseley scored 12 with nine rebounds, while Connor Teasley led Bethune-Cookman with 11. JT Toppin remains sidelined while rehabbing a torn ACL suffered last February.
Timeline
Jan. 25, 2020: Texas Tech lost its lone nonconference home game since December 2013, 76-74 in overtime to Kentucky.
Thursday night: Texas Tech beat Bethune-Cookman 76-58 at home.
Saturday night: Bethune-Cookman plays at Grand Canyon.
Tuesday night: Texas Tech hosts No. 3 Illinois.
Season Trajectory
The win extends a long-running stretch that began after Texas Tech's 2020 overtime loss to No. 15 Kentucky, the only nonconference home defeat since December 2013. With Illinois visiting next, the Red Raiders have an early test against a ranked opponent that could shape their nonconference résumé.
Texas Tech's nonconference home streak now stands at 48 games, a benchmark that matters for fans planning attendance at upcoming home dates. The Tuesday matchup with No. 3 Illinois offers the next in-person opportunity to see the team against a ranked opponent.
The takeaway
Consistency in nonconference home play has been Texas Tech's defining trait in recent seasons, and the Illinois game will show how that holds against stronger competition. Readers following the team should watch for the rotation and health updates around JT Toppin's rehab.
What happens next
Texas Tech hosts No. 3 Illinois on Tuesday night, the next test for the Red Raiders' home streak.
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