Lady Raiders Open Big 12 Play at No. 16/16 Texas

LUBBOCK, Texas – Texas Tech Lady Raider Basketball opens Big 12 play on the road at No. 16/16 Texas on Thursday, Dec. 29, in the final game of 2016.

GAME INFORMATION
Venue: Frank Erwin Center
Place: Austin, Texas
Opponent: No. 16/16 Texas
Date: Thursday, Dec. 29
Tip-off Time: 7:02 p.m.
TV: Longhorn Network
Talent: Nell Fortner (play-by-play); Fran Harris (analyst); Tyler Denning (sideline)
Radio: 107.7 FM | TuneIn App
Talent: Mark Finkner (play-by-play)

QUICK HITS

Texas Tech begins Big 12 play on the road at Texas. Tip is set for Thursday at 7:02 p.m. on the Longhorn Network.
Thursday's game marks the 97th meeting between the two programs. The Longhorns hold a 67-29 all-time record over the Lady Raiders.
In the last meeting, the Lady Raiders fell 76-55 to No. 8 Texas in Lubbock.
The Lady Raiders have a 7-32 record in Austin. The last time Tech won in Austin was on Jan. 16, 2013, when the Lady Raiders upset the Longhorns, 66-59.
The Lady Raiders are 13-7 in Big 12 season openers.
With an 8-3 overall record and a 7-0 record at home, the Lady Raiders have entered conference play with 8+ wins during the last three seasons under Coach Whitaker.
The Lady Raiders rank in the top 10 nationally in 3-point FG defense (5th - 23.2) and 3-point FG percentage (10th - 40.5).
Texas Tech enters the matchup on a four-game win streak. The Lady Raiders defeated UT-Arlington, 79-60, in the final home game of 2016.
Four Lady Raiders scored in double-figures. Sophomore Recee' Caldwell led the team with 20 points, marking her fourth 20+ game of the season. Junior Jada Terry recorded her fifth double-double of the season with 17 points and 10 rebounds against the Lady Mavs.
Texas enters the matchup 6-4 on the season. The Longhorns four losses have come to top 10 teams.

Lady Raiders Open Big 12 Play at No. 16/16 Texas

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Players Mentioned

Recee' Caldwell

Jada Terry