Arizona State Sweeps Texas Tech in Lubbock
Texas Tech extended its home losing streak to Arizona State to 19 games with a three-set defeat on Friday.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Volleyball
Arizona State defeated Texas Tech in three sets at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock on Friday. The loss dropped Texas Tech to 8-15 on the season and marked its 13th straight defeat.
Why it matters
The result extends Texas Tech's struggles against Arizona State and deepens a losing skid that has now reached 19 straight conference matches. For a program searching for momentum, the defeat leaves little room for error in the remainder of the season.
Official match results show Arizona State won 25-17 and 25-18 in the second and third sets, with Noemi Glover recording 18 kills. Texas Tech's 19-match conference losing streak began in 2025, and the team's 8-15 record reflects the continued skid.
The players
Noemi Glover
Arizona State right-side hitter who recorded 18 kills in the match against Texas Tech.
Aviya Russo
Texas Tech freshman outside hitter who led the Red Raiders with eight kills in the loss.
The details
Arizona State took an early 4-0 run to expand its lead in the first set, with Glover recording eight kills in that frame alone. Freshman outside hitter Aviya Russo led Texas Tech with eight kills in the loss.
Timeline
Friday: Arizona State defeats Texas Tech in three sets in Lubbock.
Sunday at 12 p.m.: Texas Tech hosts the University of Arizona at United Supermarkets Arena.
Season Trajectory
Texas Tech's 19th straight conference loss, which dates back to 2025, now compounds an 8-15 season record that leaves the program far from postseason contention. The streak places added pressure on the Red Raiders as they prepare for a Sunday home match against Arizona.
Sunday's home match against Arizona gives Texas Tech a chance to break its losing skid and shift the conversation around its season. Fans attending the match at United Supermarkets Arena will see whether the Red Raiders can stop the streak in front of their home crowd.
The takeaway
Consistency across a full conference season is difficult to rebuild quickly, and the next home match offers Texas Tech a concrete opportunity to change its trajectory.
What happens next
Texas Tech hosts the University of Arizona on Sunday at 12 p.m. at United Supermarkets Arena.
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