Texas Tech University Athletics
Lady Raiders to Face North Carolina on ESPN2 at WBCA Showcase
October 15, 2026 | Women's Basketball
Lady Raidersโ Game Times and Television Designations Announced for WBCA Showcase
LUBBOCK, Texas โ The Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) announced that ESPN networks will serve as the television home for the third annual WBCA Showcase, scheduled for Nov. 19, 21 and 22, 2026, at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.
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Among the matchups highlighting the weekend is the Lady Raiders' contest against North Carolina on Thursday, Nov. 19, with tipoff set for 5 p.m. CT on ESPN2. Tech's matchup against the Tar Heels will mark the first meeting between the two programs.
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The Lady Raiders will also face Purdue on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 1:30 p.m. CT and South Florida on Sunday, Nov. 22, at noon CT. Both games will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
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"We are excited to announce ESPN as our television home for the third annual WBCA Showcase," said WBCA Executive Director Danielle Donehew. "This year's event features a number of outstanding matchups, and we look forward to once again televising them live worldwide through ESPN."
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Tickets for the event are on sale now exclusively through Ticketmaster, with prices starting at $25. All tickets must be purchased online through Ticketmaster and will be delivered digitally. Tickets will not be available for purchase at the State Farm Field House box office on game days.
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Gerlich and the Lady Raiders officially open the season on Nov. 5 against Charlotte, as they look to build on one of the most successful seasons in recent program history after finishing fourth in the Big 12 a year ago. Picked 13th in the preseason poll, Texas Tech posted a 26-8 overall record and a 12-6 mark in Conference play, earning its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2013.
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Additional game times and television designations for the Lady Raiders' schedule will be announced when available.
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Follow the Lady Raiders: Keep up with Texas Tech women's basketball news at TexasTech.com and at team's social media on Instagram, X and Facebook. ย
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Lady Raider season tickets are still available for the 2026-27 season by visitingย TexasTech.com/tickets. Or you can purchase single game tickets at TexasTech.com/WBBSINGLE.
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Among the matchups highlighting the weekend is the Lady Raiders' contest against North Carolina on Thursday, Nov. 19, with tipoff set for 5 p.m. CT on ESPN2. Tech's matchup against the Tar Heels will mark the first meeting between the two programs.
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The Lady Raiders will also face Purdue on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 1:30 p.m. CT and South Florida on Sunday, Nov. 22, at noon CT. Both games will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
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"We are excited to announce ESPN as our television home for the third annual WBCA Showcase," said WBCA Executive Director Danielle Donehew. "This year's event features a number of outstanding matchups, and we look forward to once again televising them live worldwide through ESPN."
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Tickets for the event are on sale now exclusively through Ticketmaster, with prices starting at $25. All tickets must be purchased online through Ticketmaster and will be delivered digitally. Tickets will not be available for purchase at the State Farm Field House box office on game days.
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Gerlich and the Lady Raiders officially open the season on Nov. 5 against Charlotte, as they look to build on one of the most successful seasons in recent program history after finishing fourth in the Big 12 a year ago. Picked 13th in the preseason poll, Texas Tech posted a 26-8 overall record and a 12-6 mark in Conference play, earning its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2013.
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Additional game times and television designations for the Lady Raiders' schedule will be announced when available.
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Follow the Lady Raiders: Keep up with Texas Tech women's basketball news at TexasTech.com and at team's social media on Instagram, X and Facebook. ย
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Lady Raider season tickets are still available for the 2026-27 season by visitingย TexasTech.com/tickets. Or you can purchase single game tickets at TexasTech.com/WBBSINGLE.
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