Texas Tech University Athletics

PREVIEW: Lady Raiders to Face No. 12 Texas Saturday
January 19, 2017 | Women's Basketball
Texas Tech looks to continue undefeated streak at home
LUBBOCK, Texas – The Texas Tech Lady Raiders are set to face No. 12/14 Texas for the second time this season during game two of the Tech Basketball doubleheader Saturday.
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GAME INFORMATION
Venue: United Supermarkets Arena
Place: Lubbock, Texas
Opponent: No. 12/14 Texas
Date: Saturday, Jan. 21
Tip-off Time: 6 p.m.
TV: TexasTech.TV
Radio: 107.7 FM | TuneIn App
Talent: Mark Finkner (play-by-play)
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PROMOTIONS
Saturday is Princess Night. Fans are invited to dress up as their favorite princess. Several Fairy Tale Princesses will be on the concourse to take pictures with fans as well.
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TICKETS
Fans can purchase reserved tickets to Saturday's game for $10 online at TexasTech.com/WBBtickets. General admission tickets can be purchased in person on gameday for as low as $5 at the United Supermarkets Arena Ticket Office starting 90 minutes prior to tipoff.
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Fans who attend the men's game vs. Oklahoma State (Saturday at 1 p.m.) can exchange their ticket at the United Supermarkets Arena box office for a complimentary ticket to the Lady Raiders game.
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CLEAR BAG POLICY
Fans are reminded to go clear at all Lady Raider Basketball games. The new clear bag policy provides a safer atmosphere and speeds up the entry process into the United Supermarkets Arena. For more information, CLICK HERE.
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QUICK HITS
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GAME INFORMATION
Venue: United Supermarkets Arena
Place: Lubbock, Texas
Opponent: No. 12/14 Texas
Date: Saturday, Jan. 21
Tip-off Time: 6 p.m.
TV: TexasTech.TV
Radio: 107.7 FM | TuneIn App
Talent: Mark Finkner (play-by-play)
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PROMOTIONS
Saturday is Princess Night. Fans are invited to dress up as their favorite princess. Several Fairy Tale Princesses will be on the concourse to take pictures with fans as well.
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TICKETS
Fans can purchase reserved tickets to Saturday's game for $10 online at TexasTech.com/WBBtickets. General admission tickets can be purchased in person on gameday for as low as $5 at the United Supermarkets Arena Ticket Office starting 90 minutes prior to tipoff.
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Fans who attend the men's game vs. Oklahoma State (Saturday at 1 p.m.) can exchange their ticket at the United Supermarkets Arena box office for a complimentary ticket to the Lady Raiders game.
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CLEAR BAG POLICY
Fans are reminded to go clear at all Lady Raider Basketball games. The new clear bag policy provides a safer atmosphere and speeds up the entry process into the United Supermarkets Arena. For more information, CLICK HERE.
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QUICK HITS
- The Lady Raiders will try to protect their home court win streak as the host No. 12/14 Texas on Saturday at 6 p.m.
- Saturday's game marks the 98th meeting between the Lady Raiders and Texas. Texas Tech trails 68-29 in the all-time series and 17-22 when playing in Lubbock.
- In the last meeting, Texas Tech fell to No. 16 Texas, 67-47, in Austin (Dec. 29, 2016). The last time the Lady Raiders defeated Texas in Lubbock was on Feb. 17, 2013.
- This game marks the fourth straight game vs. Top 25 opponent for the Lady Raiders. Tech is 1-2 in that stretch.
- The Lady Raiders received a vote in the latest AP Poll (Jan. 16). This is the first time the Lady Raiders have received a vote in the AP poll since Jan. 30, 2012, when the Lady Raiders were ranked No. 25.Â
- Texas Tech is one of four schools in the nation to be undefeated at home in men's and women's hoops. Baylor, Duke and UCLA are the other three schools who have undefeated records on their home courts.
- The Lady Raiders dropped 66-45 to No. 22/25 Oklahoma in Norman on Saturday. Larryn Brooks led the team with 12 points, two rebounds and two steals.
Players Mentioned
Postgame Press Conference vs. Texas State
Sunday, November 09
Highlights vs. Texas State
Sunday, November 09
Postgame Press Conference vs. UTSA
Thursday, November 06
Highlights vs. UTSA
Thursday, November 06








