Sunday, November 15
Lubbock, Texas
2 p.m.
Texas Tech Athletics
vs
Southeastern Louisiana University
November 14, 2026 | Women's Basketball
Texas Tech welcomes the Lions to United Supermarkets Arena for a 2 p.m. tipoff.
LUBBOCK, Texas โ The Lady Raiders are back at the United Supermarkets Arena, welcoming Southeastern Louisiana to United Supermarkets Arena on Nov. 15.
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Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. CT, with the game airing live on ESPN+. Friday's contest marks the fifth all-time meeting between the two programs, with Tech currently leading the series 3-1.
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Lady Raider Lockdown
A suffocating defensive identity has long been a trademark of Lady Raider basketball under head coach Krista Gerlich, and this season's squad is continuing to elevate that standard. Last season, Texas Tech ranked 29th nationally and second in the Big 12 in scoring defense, holding opponents to 57.9 points per game. Through the opening three weeks of this season, the Lady Raiders have taken that defensive mentality to another level, establishing themselves among the nation's elite defensive teams. The Lady Raiders lead the conference with 6.33 blocks per game while holding opponents to just 45.3 percent shooting from the field. Tech also ranks second in the Big 12 in scoring defense, allowing just 45.3 points per game, just 0.1 more than TCU who leads with 45.2. The numbers place Texas Tech among the nation's best in all three categories, ranking 15th nationally in scoring defense, 20th in opponent field goal percentage and 15th in blocked shots per game.
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Bristow Brings the Heat
The senior leader and lone returner from last season's squad, Jalynn Bristow has led the way for the Lady Raiders through their opening three games, recording back-to-back double-doubles in her last two outings. Against Lamar on Nov. 9, Bristow filled the stat sheet with 15 points, 10 rebounds, five steals, five assists and two blocks in Tech's 50-point victory. On Friday evening against Auburn, Bristow once again stepped up when her team needed her most, posting her second consecutive double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds. She finished 3-of-5 from beyond the arc, knocking down two crucial three-pointers in the final two minutes to help seal the Lady Raiders' thrilling victory.
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One to Watch: Collins
One of the Lady Raiders' most anticipated portal additions, Rhema Collins, made her collegiate debut Friday evening against Auburn and wasted no time making an impact. The 2026 Conference USA Player of the Year finished with nine points, five rebounds, one steal and one assist, delivering key plays in crucial moments. Despite the Lady Raiders leading for just 2:48 of the contest, Collins helped provide the timely production needed to fuel Tech's comeback victory.
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Veteran Rookie
Ambrosia "Bro Bro" Cole logged her first career double-double on Monday, Nov. 9 vs Lamar tallying 10 points and 11 rebounds. This makes her one of just two Big 12 freshmen to record a double-double this early in the season and one of only ten major conference freshmen nationally. She is the ninth Lady Raider in program history to record a double-double during her freshman season. Cole reached the milestone in just her second collegiate game, making her the second-fastest freshman to accomplish the feat. Only two Lady Raiders have recorded double-doubles in their collegiate debuts: Dayo Olabode (10 points, 14 rebounds) on Nov. 14, 2014, and Alexis Tucker (23 points, 13 rebounds) on Nov. 14, 2019.
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Hook, Line and Scorer
A fifth-year transfer from New Mexico, Destinee Hooks has quickly established herself as a key offensive presence for the Lady Raiders. Hooks set the tone in her Texas Tech debut against Charlotte, leading the team with 16 points before following up with 10 points against Lamar. She continued her consistent production Friday against Auburn, adding 13 points as one of four Lady Raiders to finish in double figures. Through three games, Hooks leads Tech in scoring, averaging 12.7 points per outing while reaching double figures in every contest. A versatile three-level scorer, she has been efficient from all areas of the floor, shooting 53.6 percent from the field and 45.5 percent from beyond the arc.
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Lady Raiders Survive Thriller for 73-71 Victory Over Auburn
The Texas Tech Lady Raiders overcame a 13-point deficit to defeat Auburn, 73-71, and remain unbeaten at 3-0. Senior Jalynn Bristow led the charge with her second consecutive double-double, recording 13 points and 10 rebounds while knocking down two clutch three-pointers in the final two minutes before sealing the victory with a game-saving block. Destinee Hooks also finished with 13 points, while Bro Bro Cole and Martina Anyango added 11 points apiece to give Tech four players in double figures. Cole orchestrated the offense with a team-high five assists, while Rhema Collins made an immediate impact in her Lady Raider debut with nine points and five rebounds. Tech outrebounded Auburn 32-29 and converted 20-of-33 attempts at the free-throw line. A balanced offensive effort and timely defensive stops fueled Tech's fourth-quarter comeback to secure the 73-71 victory.
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Hitting New Heights
Stephanie Okechukwu made her long-awaited collegiate debut on Nov. 5 against Charlotte, making an immediate impact with 10 rebounds, three blocks and six points. Just one game later, Okechukwu showcased another dimension of her game, leading the Lady Raiders with a team-high 21 points in Tech's 50-point victory over Lamar on Nov. 9. In just her second collegiate appearance, the 7-foot-1 center demonstrated her ability to make an impact on both ends of the floor, with her confidence continuing to grow with each outing.
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Turnaround in West Texas
After being picked 13th in the preseason Big 12 poll, Gerlich led Texas Tech to a historic 2025-26 campaign, opening the year with a program-best 19-0 start. The Lady Raiders finished fourth in the conference with a 26-8 overall record and 12-6 mark in Big 12 play, earning their highest conference finish since 2012-13. The 26 victories marked the program's most since 2002-03, while the 12 conference wins were its most since 2004-05. Gerlich's efforts earned her Big 12 Coach of the Year honors, making her just the second head coach in program history to receive the distinction, joining Hall of Famer Marsha Sharp. Gerlich also became a Naismith Coach of the Year semifinalist as Tech returned to the AP Top 25 for the first time since 2012.
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Bristow Named to Cheryl Miller Preseason Watchlist
Coming off a standout junior season that helped lead the Lady Raiders back to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2013, Jalynn Bristow continues to build an impressive resume. The Holiday, Texas, native earned a spot on the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Cheryl Miller Award preseason watch list, recognizing the nation's top small forwards. Bristow led the Big 12 with 69 blocks last season while adding 42 3-pointers and a team-high 189 rebounds.
Non-Con Success
Texas Tech has won 36 consecutive nonconference home games, continuing its success on its home floor. Under head coach Krista Gerlich, the Lady Raiders own a 66-13 record in nonconference play and are currently riding a 19-game nonconference winning streak. The streak includes last season's perfect 13-0 nonconference campaign, marking Gerlich's first undefeated nonconference season as a head coach and the program's first since 2019-20, when Texas Tech went 11-0 under head coach Marlene Stollings.
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Scouting the Lions
Southeastern Louisiana enters the 2026-27 season under second-year head coach Jeff Dow, returning five players from last season's roster while welcoming nine newcomers. The Lions are led by senior guard Aliyah Collins, who paced the team with 14.7 points and 3.1 assists per game in her first season at SLU. Her scoring average ranked fourth in the Southland Conference, while her team-leading 427 points pushed her past the 1,000-point career milestone. Collins previously played at Mercer and UIW, where she earned All-SLC and All-Academic honors in 2023-24.
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SLU added nine newcomers to its roster, highlighted by transfers Micah Cooper and Lillian Merow. Cooper arrives after stops at Southern Miss and Bradley, while Merow joins the Lions following her freshman season at Nebraska-Omaha. Another notable addition is Yolaine Luthi, who earned NJCAA Second Team All-American honors after averaging 9.2 points per game at Allen County Community College in 2025-26. The Lions also added Diana Szakolczi, a WJAC All-Conference First Team selection at Midland College
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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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Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. CT, with the game airing live on ESPN+. Friday's contest marks the fifth all-time meeting between the two programs, with Tech currently leading the series 3-1.
ย
Lady Raider Lockdown
A suffocating defensive identity has long been a trademark of Lady Raider basketball under head coach Krista Gerlich, and this season's squad is continuing to elevate that standard. Last season, Texas Tech ranked 29th nationally and second in the Big 12 in scoring defense, holding opponents to 57.9 points per game. Through the opening three weeks of this season, the Lady Raiders have taken that defensive mentality to another level, establishing themselves among the nation's elite defensive teams. The Lady Raiders lead the conference with 6.33 blocks per game while holding opponents to just 45.3 percent shooting from the field. Tech also ranks second in the Big 12 in scoring defense, allowing just 45.3 points per game, just 0.1 more than TCU who leads with 45.2. The numbers place Texas Tech among the nation's best in all three categories, ranking 15th nationally in scoring defense, 20th in opponent field goal percentage and 15th in blocked shots per game.
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Bristow Brings the Heat
The senior leader and lone returner from last season's squad, Jalynn Bristow has led the way for the Lady Raiders through their opening three games, recording back-to-back double-doubles in her last two outings. Against Lamar on Nov. 9, Bristow filled the stat sheet with 15 points, 10 rebounds, five steals, five assists and two blocks in Tech's 50-point victory. On Friday evening against Auburn, Bristow once again stepped up when her team needed her most, posting her second consecutive double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds. She finished 3-of-5 from beyond the arc, knocking down two crucial three-pointers in the final two minutes to help seal the Lady Raiders' thrilling victory.
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One to Watch: Collins
One of the Lady Raiders' most anticipated portal additions, Rhema Collins, made her collegiate debut Friday evening against Auburn and wasted no time making an impact. The 2026 Conference USA Player of the Year finished with nine points, five rebounds, one steal and one assist, delivering key plays in crucial moments. Despite the Lady Raiders leading for just 2:48 of the contest, Collins helped provide the timely production needed to fuel Tech's comeback victory.
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Veteran Rookie
Ambrosia "Bro Bro" Cole logged her first career double-double on Monday, Nov. 9 vs Lamar tallying 10 points and 11 rebounds. This makes her one of just two Big 12 freshmen to record a double-double this early in the season and one of only ten major conference freshmen nationally. She is the ninth Lady Raider in program history to record a double-double during her freshman season. Cole reached the milestone in just her second collegiate game, making her the second-fastest freshman to accomplish the feat. Only two Lady Raiders have recorded double-doubles in their collegiate debuts: Dayo Olabode (10 points, 14 rebounds) on Nov. 14, 2014, and Alexis Tucker (23 points, 13 rebounds) on Nov. 14, 2019.
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Hook, Line and Scorer
A fifth-year transfer from New Mexico, Destinee Hooks has quickly established herself as a key offensive presence for the Lady Raiders. Hooks set the tone in her Texas Tech debut against Charlotte, leading the team with 16 points before following up with 10 points against Lamar. She continued her consistent production Friday against Auburn, adding 13 points as one of four Lady Raiders to finish in double figures. Through three games, Hooks leads Tech in scoring, averaging 12.7 points per outing while reaching double figures in every contest. A versatile three-level scorer, she has been efficient from all areas of the floor, shooting 53.6 percent from the field and 45.5 percent from beyond the arc.
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Lady Raiders Survive Thriller for 73-71 Victory Over Auburn
The Texas Tech Lady Raiders overcame a 13-point deficit to defeat Auburn, 73-71, and remain unbeaten at 3-0. Senior Jalynn Bristow led the charge with her second consecutive double-double, recording 13 points and 10 rebounds while knocking down two clutch three-pointers in the final two minutes before sealing the victory with a game-saving block. Destinee Hooks also finished with 13 points, while Bro Bro Cole and Martina Anyango added 11 points apiece to give Tech four players in double figures. Cole orchestrated the offense with a team-high five assists, while Rhema Collins made an immediate impact in her Lady Raider debut with nine points and five rebounds. Tech outrebounded Auburn 32-29 and converted 20-of-33 attempts at the free-throw line. A balanced offensive effort and timely defensive stops fueled Tech's fourth-quarter comeback to secure the 73-71 victory.
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Hitting New Heights
Stephanie Okechukwu made her long-awaited collegiate debut on Nov. 5 against Charlotte, making an immediate impact with 10 rebounds, three blocks and six points. Just one game later, Okechukwu showcased another dimension of her game, leading the Lady Raiders with a team-high 21 points in Tech's 50-point victory over Lamar on Nov. 9. In just her second collegiate appearance, the 7-foot-1 center demonstrated her ability to make an impact on both ends of the floor, with her confidence continuing to grow with each outing.
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Turnaround in West Texas
After being picked 13th in the preseason Big 12 poll, Gerlich led Texas Tech to a historic 2025-26 campaign, opening the year with a program-best 19-0 start. The Lady Raiders finished fourth in the conference with a 26-8 overall record and 12-6 mark in Big 12 play, earning their highest conference finish since 2012-13. The 26 victories marked the program's most since 2002-03, while the 12 conference wins were its most since 2004-05. Gerlich's efforts earned her Big 12 Coach of the Year honors, making her just the second head coach in program history to receive the distinction, joining Hall of Famer Marsha Sharp. Gerlich also became a Naismith Coach of the Year semifinalist as Tech returned to the AP Top 25 for the first time since 2012.
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Bristow Named to Cheryl Miller Preseason Watchlist
Coming off a standout junior season that helped lead the Lady Raiders back to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2013, Jalynn Bristow continues to build an impressive resume. The Holiday, Texas, native earned a spot on the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Cheryl Miller Award preseason watch list, recognizing the nation's top small forwards. Bristow led the Big 12 with 69 blocks last season while adding 42 3-pointers and a team-high 189 rebounds.
Non-Con Success
Texas Tech has won 36 consecutive nonconference home games, continuing its success on its home floor. Under head coach Krista Gerlich, the Lady Raiders own a 66-13 record in nonconference play and are currently riding a 19-game nonconference winning streak. The streak includes last season's perfect 13-0 nonconference campaign, marking Gerlich's first undefeated nonconference season as a head coach and the program's first since 2019-20, when Texas Tech went 11-0 under head coach Marlene Stollings.
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Scouting the Lions
Southeastern Louisiana enters the 2026-27 season under second-year head coach Jeff Dow, returning five players from last season's roster while welcoming nine newcomers. The Lions are led by senior guard Aliyah Collins, who paced the team with 14.7 points and 3.1 assists per game in her first season at SLU. Her scoring average ranked fourth in the Southland Conference, while her team-leading 427 points pushed her past the 1,000-point career milestone. Collins previously played at Mercer and UIW, where she earned All-SLC and All-Academic honors in 2023-24.
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SLU added nine newcomers to its roster, highlighted by transfers Micah Cooper and Lillian Merow. Cooper arrives after stops at Southern Miss and Bradley, while Merow joins the Lions following her freshman season at Nebraska-Omaha. Another notable addition is Yolaine Luthi, who earned NJCAA Second Team All-American honors after averaging 9.2 points per game at Allen County Community College in 2025-26. The Lions also added Diana Szakolczi, a WJAC All-Conference First Team selection at Midland College
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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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