SPORTS
Toussaint, Washington bid farewell to Red Raiders
Spearheaded by the leadership of its two most experienced players, Joe Toussaint and Warren Washington, Texas Tech men's basketball made a return to the NCAA Tournament this season. However, following a March 21 defeat to North Carolina State, Toussaint and Washington walked off the hardwood for the final time in their collegiate careers.
Texas Tech Athletics to host discounted equipment sale in April
LUBBOCK, Texas — Texas Tech Athletics announced on Wednesday it will host an equipment sale of discounted shoes, apparel and other items from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on April 27 inside the Sports Performance Center. Texas Tech Athletics said it will offer Under Armour gear from all sports as part of this year’s sale […]
Texas Tech basketball assistant Dave Smart leaving for head-coaching job
Dave Smart helped Grant McCasland get the men's Texas Tech basketball team back to the NCAA Tournament this season. That, coupled with his reputation as a highly successful coach in Canada, has earned him another head-coaching position. University of the Pacific on Tuesday hired Smart to lead its downtrodden program. The Tigers went...
Washburn brothers reunite at Tech
For many, collegiate sports revolve around competition, unpredictability and the ever present pressure of winning. For the Washburn brothers, it’s the unwavering trust they’ve built between each other. After spending their first three collegiate seasons apart then reuniting in Lubbock only to suffer season-ending injuries, the brotherly duo...
NCAA Basketball: Baylor at Texas Tech
Mar 9, 2024; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Kerwin Walton (24) with assistant coach Dave Smart after the game against the Baylor Bears at United Supermarkets Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
ABC Rodeo returning to West Texas, kick-off event Thursday
LUBBOCK, Texas– The ABC Rodeo is set to return to West Texas on April 4 at the Hockley County Mallet Event Center & Arena. The rodeo is set to happen over three days and will feature “professional rodeo cowboys competing in various events.” The event will host a kickoff on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club Wilson Branch.
Preview, how to watch Texas Tech baseball at UCF
The Texas Tech baseball team and Central Florida are among five teams tied for seventh place in the Big 12 with 4-5 conference records. On paper, there's nothing special about their three-game series this week in Orlando. Winning the series, though, would be important for the Red Raiders. UCF is No. 6 in...
Texas Tech women's basketball in review: Coach Krista Gerlich talks transfers, offseason
It's difficult for Krista Gerlich to watch the NCAA Tournament. The Texas Tech women's basketball coach entered her fourth season with hopes to be in the field. The Lady Raiders beat three teams in the big dance, a fact Gerlich said showed their potential — when healthy. A combination of youth and injuries derailed...
Tascosa Lady Rebels soccer picks up first playoff win since 2008
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Tascosa Lady Rebels took down the Lubbock-Cooper Lady Pirates 1-0 on Tuesday night in the bi-district playoff matchup. The win marks the first playoff victory for the Lady Rebels soccer program since 2008. “It’s been such a long time since our program has won a...
Tech volleyball brings in pair of PAC-12 transfers
Texas Tech volleyball welcomed two more transfer players on Tuesday morning, according to a news release provided by Tech Athletics. Both former members of the PAC-12, middle blockers Aliyah McDonald and Jasmine Martin officially signed with the Red Raiders for the 2024 season set to begin with a seven-game spring schedule on April 6.
South Plains College Men's Basketball top No. 15 Panola 80-76, advance to Elite 8
LUBBOCK, Texas (News Release from SPC) - The second-seeded South Plains College men’s basketball team erased an eight-point halftime deficit thanks to a dominating second half from Jaborri McGhee and Malique Ewin as the Texans outlasted No. 15 Panola 80-76 in Monday’s Sweet 16 matchup at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.
Sports on the air: Daily TV and radio schedule for Lubbock
Here are TV sports highlights from The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Consult your TV provider (cable company or satellite service) for full listings, and specific channel numbers. Not all channels are available on all TV packages. Events, times, and opponents are subject to change. Events are live unless noted. These can also...
Noon Notebook: Rugby State Championship hosted by Texas Tech Women’s Rugby Club
LUBBOCK, Texas (RELEASE) -The Texas Tech Women’s Rugby Club is hosting the Rugby State Championship on Saturday, March 30, 2024, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Rugby Field Urbanovsky Park, located at 1500 Flint Avenue. It is the first time for our club to get the privilege...
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