Texas Tech University Athletics
Red Raiders Face the Lobos on ESPN
December 17, 2002 | Men's Basketball
Dec. 17, 2002
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The Red Raiders of Texas Tech University host the University of New Mexico Lobos of Albuquerque, New Mexico on Wednesday night at the United Spirit Arena. This marks the seventh game of the 2002-2003 season for the Red Raiders and the fifth home game at the United Spirit Arena. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Wednesday's game also establishes the first game of the season that ESPN will televise a Red Raider game. Bill Raftery (expert analyst) will join Dave O'Brien (play-by-play) to cover the game for ESPN.
The Game ...
..The Lobos of the University of New Mexico travel to the United Spirit Arena for their seventh game of the 2002-2003 season. At game time, the Lobos were 3-3. ... is on the radio (All Sports Radio Network) featuring Jack Dale -- entering his 50th year of broadcasting. Michael Lewis, former Coach Knight player, will serve as color analyst. ... is televised on ESPN (Entertainment & Sports Programming Network). Dave O'Brien provides the play-by-play with Bill Raftery serving as expert analyst.
The Series ...
... began on February 24, 1931 as the Lobos won 32-29. After 78 contests, each team has won 39 games. Tech holds the edge (20-14) in games played in Lubbock. New Mexico has the lead (25-17) in games played in Albuquerque. The teams have played neutral site games in Canyon, Texas and Sante Fe, New Mexico. Tech won both games. ... this game also marks the first time a Bob Knight coached team has faced UNM and it's the first time Ritchie McKay has faced a Texas . ... no current Red Raiders have faced the Lobos. Tonight's game will be the first encounter with New Mexico since December 30, 1997 -- an 81-62 victory for the Lobos.
