Texas Tech Red Raiders: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Texas Tech’s Grant McCasland Sends Honest Message After Brutal Alabama Loss

The Texas Tech Red Raiders 2025-26 season came to an end on Sunday. The No. 5 seed Red Raiders suffered a brutal loss to the No. 4 seed Alabama Crimson Tide 90-65 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

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One Eye-Opening Stat Explains How Texas Tech Dominated Akron

Texas Tech men's basketball had one eye-opening stat that explained how the Red Raiders dominated in their 91-71 win over Akron Friday. The team shot 70 percent from the field in the second half with true freshman Jaylen Petty scoring 24 points with four assists.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / March 20

Donovan Atwell Sends Warning to NCAA Tournament as Texas Tech Advances

TAMPA, Fla. — Texas Tech senior guard Donovan Atwell sent a warning to the NCAA tournament after the No. 5 seed Red Raiders took down the No. 12 seed Akron Zips to advance to the round of 32.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / March 19

Texas Tech’s JT Toppin Underwent Torn ACL Surgery Before March Madness

Texas Tech forward JT Toppin underwent surgery on his torn ACL on Thursday, a day before the team's first-round matchup against Akron. Texas Tech insider

March Madness Returns for Texas Tech Lady Raiders in Clash with Villanova

For the first time in 13 years, the dance is returning to Lubbock. The Texas Tech Lady Raiders have officially punched their ticket to the NCAA Tournament.

Softball News / Softball On SI / March 18

Texas Tech Softball Slammed on Social Media After Cancelling Florida State Matchup

The cancellation of the highly anticipated non-conference matchup between No. 3 Texas Tech and No. 10 Florida State has sparked heated discussion on social

Understanding the Advanced Statistics Behind the Texas Tech and Akron first-round Matchup

Sorting through college basketball statistics is oftentimes far too overwhelming for any one fan trying to find answers heading into March Madness. Texas

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Heartland College Sports / March 18

Texas Tech Just Added Another Four-Star Football Prospect

The Texas Tech Red Raiders football picked up a major recruiting win on the defensive side of the ball as four-star linebacker Jhadyn Nelson announced his commitment to the program.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / March 18

Texas Tech Baseball Stumbles Late, DBU Rallies for a Win

The high-octane momentum of the Texas Tech Red Raiders was met with a jarring reality check Tuesday night at Horner Ballpark. In a contest that began as a showcase of Lubbock power, the Red Raiders watched two significant leads.

Softball News / Softball On SI / March 17

Texas Tech Softball Games Against Florida State, Stetson Cancelled Amid Travel Issues

The highly anticipated non-conference rematch between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Florida State Seminoles has been cancelled due to severe storms and a tornado risk slamming the East Coast.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / March 17

Texas Tech Commit Kavian Bryant Proves He’s the Lone Star State’s Top QB at Elite 11

Texas Tech quarterback commit Kavian Bryant arrived at the Elite 11 with expectations already sky‑high, and somehow managed to raise them even further.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / March 17

Texas Tech Baseball Hits the Road After Dominant Homestand, Opens Week at DBU

The Texas Tech Red Raiders are trading the familiar sights of Lubbock for the open road. After an exhaustive and highly successful 15-game homestand. Especially the one that spanned nearly 30 days, the Red Raiders are packing their bags for a road-heavy stretch that will define the middle of their 2026 campaign.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Heartland College Sports / March 15

Texas Tech Selected as No. 5 Seed in 2026 March Madness

The Texas Tech Red Raiders have landed a No. 5 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament in the Midwest Region, as announced by the selection committee on Sunday night.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / College Sports Only / March 14

Texas Tech Bans Weights Under 40 Pounds In Weight Room

Texas Tech stirred controversy this week when college sports influencer Adam Breneman made a shocking discovery in the Red Raiders weight room. Weights under 40 pounds have been banned in the weight room at Texas Tech, with players saying they won’t take shortcuts to get stronger (yes, taking weights out of the weight room is a shortcut).

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Yardbarker / February 25

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