Postgame Notes
December 14, 2015 | Women's Basketball
GETTING STARTED
- This was the first meeting all-time between Texas Tech & Incarnate Word. Tech is now 1-0 against the Cardinals.
- This was the 1,292nd game in Lady Raider basketball history. Tech is now 866-426.
- The Lady Raiders lost the opening tip and are now 4-0 when doing so.
- The starting lineup was: Japreece Dean (G), Rayven Brooks (G), Ivonne CookTaylor (G), Brielle Blaire (F) and Ionna McKenzie (F). It was the first-career start for Blaire.
TEXAS TECH'S WIN.....
- Improves the Lady Raiders to 7-2 this season.
- Improves Candi Whitaker to 27-43 at Texas Tech.
- Improves Candi Whitaker to 111-135 in her head coaching career.
- Improves the Lady Raiders to 1-0 all-time vs. Incarnate Word.
- Improves the Lady Raiders to 866-426 in program history.
- Improves the Lady Raiders to 6-0 at home this season.
- Improves the Lady Raiders to 7-0 when outrebounding their opponent.
- Improves the Lady Raiders to 3-1 in the month of December this season.
- Improves the Lady Raiders to 2-0 when following a loss.
- Improves the Lady Raiders to 7-0 when holding opponents under 70 points.
PILING ON THE POINTS
- The Lady Raiders scored at least 70 points for the eighth time in nine games this season, and are now 6-2 when doing so.
- Texas Tech scored at least 20 points in two separate quarters for the sixth time this season.
- Ivonne CookTaylor had 20 points, giving her four 20+ point games this season and six in her career.
RUNNIN' DOWN A DREAM
- Texas Tech started the game on a 6-0 run or better for the fourth time this season.
- Texas Tech had a 13-0 run that spanned from the 1:59 mark of the third quarter to the 7:56 mark of the fourth quarter. Incarnate Word was held scoreless for 4:03.
A HELPING HAND
- The Lady Raiders recorded 18 assists on 26 made baskets. It is the third time this season Tech has had at least 18 assists.
- Three different Lady Raiders had at least four assists, led by Rayven Brooks, who had five, to go along with five rebounds.
DE-FENSE
- Tech held Incarnate Word to 33.9% shooting, marking the eighth time in nine games, Tech has held its opponent under 40% from the field.
- Tech held Incarnate Word to 55 points, and is now 7-0 when holding opponents under 70 points.
- Incarnate Word grabbed 13 offensive rebounds, but was only able to muster five second-chance points.
Players Mentioned
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