Texas Tech Climbs to No. 16 in AP Poll
The Red Raiders rose three spots after sweeping two home games in their opening week, ahead of a matchup with No. 3 Illinois.
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Lubbock Sports News
For readers in Lubbock, this page covers athletic competition, championship results and the business of sports. Reporting follows individual milestones, coaching changes and the institutional side of games played within the city.
Basketball
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.
Volleyball
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.
Football
Texas Tech Stresses Defensive Communication Before Oklahoma State
Coach Joey McGuire says the Red Raiders will focus on communication after allowing 582 yards to West Virginia in a 53-48 win.
Running
Live Poll
Do you support closing city streets to traffic for the sake of hosting large community events?
United Supermarkets Lubbock Marathon to Begin Sunday
The 8th annual marathon and half marathon will bring temporary road closures throughout Lubbock this weekend.
Soccer
Live Poll
Should your local university prioritize home games to boost their standing in national rankings?
Texas Tech Soccer Ranks 14th in National Poll
The Red Raiders hold a top-15 national spot despite a recent 3-2 road loss to BYU.
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