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Texas Tech Star Christian Anderson Explodes in FIBA U19 Action

Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson erupted for Germany at the FIBA U19 World Cup, leading his team to victory over Canada with an impressive stat line that showcased his all-around game.

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2026 LB Kaegan Ash Commits to Texas Tech Football

Texas Tech has added another talented prospect to its 2026 recruiting class by landing a commitment from Kaegan Ash, a standout three-star linebacker from Mount Enterprise High (TX).

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Heartland College Sports / June 12

Why Texas Tech Softball is a 2026 National Title Favorite

Texas Tech softball announced its arrival to the national stage in 2025, but this offseason, the Red Raiders have made a statement—and the rest of college softball is officially on notice.

Joey Mcguire News / Yardbarker / June 11

Joey McGuire is embracing the pressure to win at Texas Tech

Head coach Joey McGuire has been a success in his first three seasons at Texas Tech. He's gone 23-16 and has taken the Red Raiders to a bowl game in each campaign.

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Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Heartland College Sports / June 9

Texas Tech Helps Set Softball Viewership Record

The Texas Tech Red Raiders softball team has helped set an all-time viewership record on ESPN. According to the TV outlet, Texas Tech vs. Texas’ Game 3 rubber match of the 2025 Women’s College World Series set a record with 2.4 million viewers last week.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Field Level Media / June 9

Record 2.4 million watched Texas win WCWS over Texas Tech

It wasn't just Texas celebrating a historic win in the Women's College World Series over the Texas Tech last week. The deciding Game 3 on Friday averaged 2.4 million viewers on ESPN and ESPNU, peaking at 2.7 million, making it the most-watched NCAA softball game ever.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Heartland College Sports / June 8

Texas Tech Football Adds Second Commitment of the Day

Joey McGuire and the Texas Tech Red Raiders have been putting in work on Sunday, with back-to-back additions in the Class of 2026. A few hours after three-star offensive lineman Jacob Crow announced his commitment, Demarcus Marks, an underrated EDGE from Houston, Texas, did the same.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Heartland College Sports / June 8

Texas Tech Football Adds Another Talented Prospect in Class of 2026

On Sunday, Joey McGuire and the Texas Tech Red Raiders added a new name to the Class of 2026 with the commitment of three-star offensive lineman Jacob Crow.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Heartland College Sports / June 8

Texas Tech Softball Adds All-American in Transfer Portal

When Texas Tech added star pitcher NiJaree Canady last offseason through the transfer portal, just about everyone could see the immediate impact she was set to have in Lubbock.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Athlon Sports / June 7

Texas Tech’s NiJaree Canady Inks Another Historic Seven-Figure NIL Deal

Texas Tech ace NiJaree Canady has signed her second seven-figure name NIL deal, securing her place in Lubbock for the future. The agreement was confirmed Friday by ESPN via her manager, Derrick Shelby of Prestige Management.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Larry Brown Sports / June 6

Softball ace NiJaree Canady signs $1.2 million deal with Texas Tech

Who says it doesn’t pay to play softball? Texas Tech ace NiJaree Canady is making over $1 million this season. The star pitcher has also signed a deal for next season with the Red Raiders that will pay her $1.2 million.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Field Level Media / June 6

Texas Tech star NiJaree Canady to earn $1.2M in 2026

Texas Tech star softball pitcher NiJaree Canady will make $1.2 million in a name, image and likeness deal to play for the school in 2026 after leading the team to the Women's College World Series.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Field Level Media / June 3

Texas Tech's $1M ace ready for WCWS final vs. Texas

Texas Tech ace NiJaree Canady already understands spotlight trophy games can be salve for wounds carried into the Women's College World Series. Canady gets the ball Wednesday against Texas as the Red Raiders set out to claim the best-of-three championship series in Oklahoma City.

Injury reveal adds to Texas Tech pitcher NiJaree Canady's lore

Texas Tech Red Raiders pitcher NiJaree Canady's legend continues to grow.

Texas Tech stuns Oklahoma to reach WCWS final

Texas Tech's $1M ace ready for WCWS final vs. Texas

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / NIL on SI / June 3

Million Dollar Pitching Star Makes National Impact During Texas Tech Historical Postseason Run

The Red Raiders are making history in their debut trip to Oklahoma City for Women’s College World Series (WCWS) and NiJaree Canady is a big part of this

College Football News / College Football News / June 3

Texas Tech Red Raiders Football Preview 2025: Prediction, Win Total, Top 10 Players, Keys to the Season

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College Football News / College Football News / June 3

Texas Tech Defense Preview 2025: Transfer Portal Rescues the Red Raiders

The defense killed the 2024 season. There was little pass rush, the D allowed 460 yards and 35 points per game, and only Tulsa allowed more passing yards.

College Softball News / Field Level Media / June 2

Texas Tech stuns Oklahoma to reach WCWS final

Lauren Allred hit a shallow fly to right in the bottom of the seventh and Mihyia Davis raced across to score the game-winning run to give No. 12 Texas Tech a 3-2 walk-off win over four-time defending champion Oklahoma in the Women's College World Series on Monday.

Patty Gasso has nothing but pride for Oklahoma's 'joyous ride'

Texas tops Tennessee to reach WCWS final

Jim Schlossnagle’s quote on winning national title comes back to burn him

Oregon State will host Super Regional after 9-0 win over USC

Vanderbilt makes wrong kind of history in stunning upset loss to Wright State

Chance McMillian News / NBA Draft on SI / May 23

Behind the Scenes: Chance McMillian's Path to G League Elite Camp

Chance McMillian was named All-Big 12 Second Team this past season and was a key component of a Texas Tech team that made it to the Elite Eight. The 6-foot-2 guard averaged 14.2 points, four rebounds, 1.8 assists and 0.7 steals per game while shooting an elite 43.3% from three (164 attempts).

Versatile forward withdraws from NBA Draft, but which college program will land him in transfer portal?

The 22-year-old wing, who spent the past two seasons at Texas Tech following a freshman year at Nevada, is currently in the transfer portal for his senior season.

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Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Athlon Sports / May 19