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Tim Tadlock Comments on Texas Tech’s DWI Arrest

The Texas Tech Red Raiders baseball team is dealing with the arrest of freshman Jesse Rusinek. The 19-year-old was arrested early Monday morning on suspicion of driving while intoxicated with an open container of alcohol on campus.

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Texas Tech Senior Snudda Collins Earns Sixth Player of the Year Recognition

The Texas Tech Lady Raiders are heading into postseason play with more than momentum. They are bringing hardware. After a regular season that flipped expectations and pushed the program back into national relevance, the Big 12 Conference announced its annual awards, and the Scarlet and Black were everywhere.

Christian Anderson News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / March 4

Texas Tech’s Christian Anderson Jr Wins Third Big 12 Player of the Week

The national college basketball spotlight is officially shining bright over West Texas. As of March 4, 2026, the Texas Tech Red Raiders have surged to No.

College Basketball News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / March 3

Texas Tech's Home Finale vs. TCU: What the Red Raiders Need to Win

With one final home game to play, Texas Tech takes on the Horned Frogs in their home finale, a game that could be sneakier than expected. TCU is not a team to take lightly despite their 19-10 record.

Grant McCasland News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / March 3

Red Raiders Enter March With Energy, Health Eyeing National Championship

LUBBOCK, Texas — There's not another team in the entire country that has done more with less this season on a consistent basis than Texas Tech. When coach Grant McCasland made the non-conference schedule, it was in an effort to challenge his team as national title contenders.

JT Toppin News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / March 2

JT Toppin Still in Mix For Big 12 Player of the Year, Says Insider

Texas Tech junior forward JT Toppin is still in the mix to win Big 12 Player of the Year, according to ESPN college basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / March 2

Texas Tech Leaps into Top 10 in AP Poll this week

LUBBOCK, Texas — The Texas Tech Red Raiders (22-7,12-4) crack the top 10 of the Associated Press Men’s Basketball Top 25 coming in at No. 10 in this week's rankings.

No. 20 Texas Tech Lady Raiders Celebrate Senior Day with Win Over Arizona State

LUBBOCK, Texas — The atmosphere inside the United Supermarkets Arena on Sunday was electric. To describe that precisely, it can be said that it was a mix of celebration and focus.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / March 2

Texas Tech Baseball’s Seven-Game Winning Streak Ends in Loss to CSU Bakersfield

LUBBOCK, Texas — Texas Tech Red Raiders baseball saw its seven-game winning streak come to an abrupt halt on Sunday afternoon at Rip Griffin Park. Even though they showcased dominance in the first two games of the weekend with run-rule victories, the Red Raiders fell by a score of 15-8 to the CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners.

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 / Heartland College Sports / March 2

Texas Tech is Playing Defense for 2027’s No. 1 Prospect

No one said retaining the top prospect in the 2027 class was going to be easy. Texas Tech is finding itself in the middle of a battle to keep five-star defensive lineman Jalen Brewtser committed to the Red Raiders, and the list of suitors doesn’t exactly inspire confidence.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / March 1

Where Should Texas Tech Be Seeded When the Field Is Announced In Two Weeks?

LUBBOCK, Texas — For Texas Tech, this season has not been an effortless ride. While fighting week after week in the strongest conference in college basketball, the Red Raiders have faced adversity after losing JT Toppin to a season-ending ACL tear, and have not wavered.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Softball On SI / February 28

Blowouts by OU, Florida, and Texas Tech Prompt Former Division I Softball Coach to Call for Change

Three NCAA Division I softball programs posted ridiculous scores on Thursday, prompting one former coach to call for change. After Oklahoma, Florida, and Texas Tech combined to outscore their opponents 84-0, Todd Bradley wants mid-major coaches to fight for larger guarantees.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Yardbarker / February 25

Which LBs should Bears consider targeting in 2026 NFL Draft after Tremaine Edmunds' trade request?

Linebacker wasn't considered one of the Chicago Bears' bigger needs entering the offseason, but they should now consider targeting one in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Bears allow ex-Pro Bowl player to seek a trade

GM Andrew Berry's potential NFL Draft plans could mean Browns QB carousel isn't stopping anytime soon

Cowboys predicted to select Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2026 NFL Draft

NFL Draft intel: Sonny Styles' buzz, Jermod McCoy's medicals and QB with most to gain at NFL Scouting Combine

25 bold predictions for the 2026 NFL offseason

The 'Big 12 football championship winners' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / February 24

Texas Tech five-star DT commit takes over as No. 1 recruit for 2027

Texas Tech five-star DT commit takes over as No. 1 overall recruit in 2027 class

If the Red Raiders can keep him through signing day, it will mark one of the most significant recruiting victories in program history.

Top eight college football stars who passed on the 2026 NFL Draft

The 'Schools to win a CFP game' quiz

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Softball On SI / February 20

Texas Tech, UCLA, OU Softball Highlight Day 1 at Mary Nutter

The Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic kicked off on Thursday in Cathedral City, Calif., and the action has already been intense. Auburn upset No. 14 Oregon 10-5, but then UCLA turned around and completely dominated the Tigers in a historic 23-1 outing.