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Why Texas Tech Is Only Slight Favorite Over Akron In March Madness Opener

The Texas Tech Red Raiders have to wait till Friday to play on the biggest stage that the sport offers. March Madness will soon be upon us. The 64 teams in the tournament have dreams of being the last team standing, but only a very few have a legitimate shot at being crowned NCAA Division I champions.

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Grant McCasland Reacts After Texas Tech Draws Akron In NCAA Tournament

The Texas Tech Red Raiders are going dancing! Tech earned the No. 5 seed in the Midwest region and will face the No. 12 seed Akron Zips in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / March 15

Texas Tech Earns No. 5 Seed in NCAA Tournament

The Texas Tech Red Raiders earned the No. 5 seed in the Midwest region of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. The Red Raiders will face No. 12 seed Akron on Friday in Tampa, Florida.

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.

Christian Anderson News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / March 15

Texas Tech Reveals Christian Anderson Availability for Remainder of Postseason

The Texas Tech Red Raiders will have their star sophomore guard, Christian Anderson, available for the NCAA Tournament. The Red Raiders announced on Saturday

Christian Anderson News / ESPN / March 14

TTU to have star Anderson available for tourney

Texas Tech star guard Christian Anderson will be available for the NCAA tournament after leaving the Red Raiders' Big 12 tournament loss because of an apparent groin injury.

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 / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / March 13

Texas Tech Seniors Selected as Finalists for Lilly Women’s College All-Star Game

As the women’s college basketball season races toward its dramatic postseason finish, individual accolades are beginning to roll in for some of the sport’s most impactful players.

Texas Tech Softball takes on No. 13 Arizona for three-game set

Riding a 14-game win streak, Texas Tech will face its strongest Big 12 opponent of the season in the Arizona Wildcats for a three-game series. At 25-1, the Red Raiders have been nearly perfect, only stumbling against now-No.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / March 13

Red-Hot Texas Tech Baseball Opens Big 12 Play with Series Against Kansas

The Texas Tech Red Raiders are stepping into Big 12 Conference play with one of the most explosive offenses in college baseball. After winning 11 of their last 13 games, the Red Raiders return to Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park this weekend to face the Kansas Jayhawks in a three-game conference-opening series.

Christian Anderson News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / March 13

Big 12 Removes Glass Court Amid Texas Tech Injuries to Christian Anderson, LeJuan Watts

The Big 12 has removed the LED glass court amid injuries to several players, including Texas Tech players Christian Anderson and LeJuan Watts. The conference will be transitioning to a hardwood court for the remainder of the tournament.

Texas Tech Men's Tennis Team Opens Big 12 Conference Play Against UCF and TCU

The road to a conference championship officially begins this weekend for the Texas Tech Red Raiders men’s tennis team. After navigating a demanding nonconference schedule, the program now steps into the intense grind of Big 12 Conference play.

Texas Tech Red Raider Baseball Rallies Past No. 24 UTSA with Explosive Sixth Inning

For five innings on Wednesday night, it seemed the Texas Tech Red Raiders were destined for a quiet evening at the plate. But in a display of raw power that has become the hallmark of the program, the Red Raiders erased a 4–1 deficit.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / March 12

Texas Tech Outfielder Wins Big 12 Newcomer of the Week with 7-for-9 Performance

The Texas Tech Red Raiders are heating up at the plate, and outfielder Caden Ferraro is right at the center of the offensive explosion. After a massive weekend performance, Ferraro was officially named the Big 12 Newcomer of the Week on Monday.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / March 12

Can the Red Raiders Still Make Noise in March Amid 3-Game Losing Streak?

Texas Tech has been on the decline over the past three games. After a Big 12 tournament loss that left many fans disappointed, the Red Raiders have now dropped three straight, and doubts are creeping in about how far this team can realistically run in the NCAA tournament and how much fight they have left.

Christian Anderson News / ESPN / March 12

TTU's Anderson injured on Big 12's new glass floor

Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson strained a muscle while slipping on the new glass floor at the Big 12 tournament during Iowa State's 75-53 win over the Red Raiders on Thursday.

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

Texas Tech’s NCAA Tournament Ceiling Exposed After Big 12 Tournament Loss

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The burst of energy that helped the Texas Tech Red Raiders navigate the immediate aftermath of losing JT Toppin appears to have passed.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Softball On SI / March 2

Tennessee, Texas Tech, Belmont Top Softball America’s March Pitcher Rankings

With a full month of college softball down, Softball America ranked the top pitchers going into the month of March. From underdogs to breakout stars to undefeated outings, the list is loaded with talent.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Yardbarker / February 25

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