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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In Lubbock, basketball news means professional and college game results, tournament outcomes, trades and player performance. This coverage follows the cycles of major leagues and collegiate competitions.
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November 6, 2026
Judge Grants Stillwell Temporary Eligibility OrderA Lubbock County judge has cleared Texas Tech guard Jamichael Stillwell to play while his lawsuit against the NCAA proceeds.
November 6, 2026
Texas Tech Routs Bethune-Cookman, Extends Home StreakThe Red Raiders beat Bethune-Cookman 76-58 on Thursday night, extending their nonconference home winning streak to 48 games.
November 4, 2026
Texas Tech Gets Okechukwu Four More YearsThe NCAA granted Texas Tech center Stephanie Okechukwu four years of additional eligibility after a waiver request.
November 3, 2026
Texas Tech Routs Jackson State 76-42Texas Tech opened its season with a 76-42 win over Jackson State in Lubbock behind a strong debut from Damarion Dennis.
November 1, 2026
Lubbock Christian Opens Season With 78-73 WinThe Lone Star Conference team beat Montana State Billings in Ellensburg, Washington, in its first win of the 2026-27 season.
October 30, 2026
Texas Tech Hosts Third Annual Broadway Block PartyThe event at United Supermarkets Arena featured basketball festivities ahead of the upcoming seasons.
October 30, 2026
Kentucky Tops Texas Tech in Basketball Exhibition GameThe Red Raiders faced a 76-65 defeat against Kentucky during their latest exhibition contest at Rupp Arena.
October 29, 2026
Texas Tech to Host Teammates for Official VisitsIowa Western prospects Coaleon Johnson and Haleem Muhammad will visit Lubbock on November 7, 2026.
October 27, 2026
Texas Tech to Host Jackson State on MondayThe No. 19 Red Raiders begin their season at home against Jackson State.
October 20, 2026
JT Toppin Attends Media Day Amid ACL RecoveryThe Texas Tech forward continues his rehabilitation journey after suffering a season-ending injury in February.
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