Cornerback Zech McPhearson is one of several players who left the Penn State program this off-season. Now, McPhearson has a new home. The former four-star recruit is Texas Tech-bound, he announced on Twitter Tuesday. McPhearson will be eligible immediately as a graduate transfer and have two years of eligibility remaining. After redshirting in 2016, McPhearson […]
Read MoreESPN Agrees To Major New Deal With Big 12 Conference
In a massive move for the Big 12, the conference has reached an agreement with ESPN that will change the way fans view Big 12 content. According to Sports Business Daily, the deal will see ABC or ESPN carry every football championship game through 2024. In addition, ESPN will launch a new Big 12-dedicated section […]
Read MoreChris Beard Getting Praised For How He Handled Postgame Interview
Chris Beard led Texas Tech to its greatest season ever this year as the Red Raiders reached the national title game for the first time in program history. Ultimately, it ended in disappointment with an overtime loss to Virginia. However, the future seems bright in Lubbock, and Beard even drew praise after the game for […]
Read MoreFinal Coaches’ Poll Top 25 Released
After suffering the biggest upset in the history of college hoops last year, the Virginia Cavaliers bounced back in epic fashion by winning the national championship. It was validation for a program that has been successful for the past few years. With the NCAA Tournament over, Virginia finishes the season on top of the mountain. […]
Read MoreTV Ratings Released For Monday Night’s National Championship Game
Despite concerns about whether or not fans would engage in the National Championship Game between Virginia and Texas Tech, the ratings were impressive. This is huge for the NCAA, especially since the blue bloods like Duke and Kentucky weren’t in the Final Four at all. Virginia and Texas Tech found themselves battling for the national […]
Read MoreVideo: Refs Appeared To Make Brutal Call Late In National Title Game
Following Virginia’s miraculous victory over Auburn in the Final Four, the story of the game was the questionable call at the end of the game. Well, it appears another call went in the Cavaliers’ favor during the national championship. There is no denying that Virginia outplayed Texas Tech in overtime. Tony Bennett had his crew […]
Read MorePatrick Mahomes Issues Heartfelt Message For Texas Tech Basketball
Former star Texas Tech quarterback Patrick Mahomes has issued a heartfelt message for his school’s basketball team following the national title game loss. Mahomes, who starred for the Red Raiders before moving on to the NFL, was in attendance for the Final Four victory on Saturday. He was back on Monday night for the national […]
Read MoreVirginia Outlasts Texas Tech In Overtime To Capture 1st-Ever National Championship
Anyone who thought tonight’s national title game would be boring was sadly mistaken. If you tuned in, Virginia and Texas Tech staged a down-to-the-wire classic. Forty minutes could not decide this one. It went to overtime, where the Cavaliers outlasted the Red Raiders. Virginia used an 11-0 spurt to turn a 73-70 deficit into an […]
Read MoreVideo: Patrick Mahomes Is Really Enjoying The National Title Game
Even when it’s the offseason for the NFL, Patrick Mahomes finds his way into the spotlight. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback has been cheering on his alma mater Texas Tech throughout the Final Four. Texas Tech is on an improbable run which could finish with the program hoisting the national title. It’d be an incredible […]
Read MoreESPN’s 2nd Half Prediction For Virginia-Texas Tech
There are only 20 minutes remaining in the college basketball season. We should be heading toward a tremendous finish. At halftime in Minneapolis, Virginia and Texas Tech are locked in a tight battle, as expected. A three-pointer by Virginia’s Ty Jerome in the final seconds of the half gave the Cavaliers a 32-29 lead. Virginia […]
Read MorePhoto: Patrick Mahomes’ National Title Game Outfit Is Going Viral
Once again, Patrick Mahomes is in Minneapolis to support his Texas Tech Red Raiders. The reigning MVP of the NFL still has a strong bond with his alma mater. The Red Raiders could make history tonight by winning their first championship in program history. Chris Beard led his team to a victory over Tom Izzo […]
Read MoreTariq Owens Listed As Texas Tech Starter For Tonight
During the semifinal win over Michigan State on Saturday night, forward Tariq Owens sprained his ankle and left the game for a pretty significant amount of time. He wound up returning, and finished with seven points, four rebounds and three block in 27 minutes. The 6-foot-10 Owens is a major factor on the defensive end […]
Read MoreTexas Tech Announces Tariq Owens’ Status For National Title Game
Texas Tech is less than two hours from playing in the first national championship game in program history. It looks like they will have the services of power forward Tariq Owens. Owens injured his ankle in Saturday night’s national semifinal win over Michigan State. While he returned to the game, he clearly looked hampered by […]
Read MoreCBS Experts Predict The Winner Of Virginia-Texas Tech
The 2019 NCAA Championship Game is here, as Virginia and Texas Tech have the chance to capture their first title in program history. It should be a great battle between two of the best defensive teams in the country. Virginia survived in the Final Four after a miraculous finish against Auburn. Kyle Guy made three […]
Read MoreTexas Tech Makes Big Announcement For Students Before Monday’s Title Game
Texas Tech men’s basketball will play in its first-ever national championship game tomorrow night against Virginia. The university is already preparing for the big occasion. Tonight, Texas Tech President Lawrence Schovanec released a memo canceling any classes after 5 p.m. tomorrow and all classes on Tuesday. Win or lose, the Red Raider student body will […]
Read MoreChris Beard Issues Major Injury Update Ahead Of National Title Game
One day before coaching in his first national title game and the first in his program’s history, Texas Tech head coach Chris Beard offered a major injury update on big man Tariq Owens. According to ESPN’s Allison Williams, Owens did not practice today due to the “mild ankle sprain” he suffered in last night’s win […]
Read MoreDick Vitale Releases His Prediction For Virginia-Texas Tech
One more game remains in the college basketball season. Virginia will take on Texas Tech tomorrow night for the national title. Dick Vitale has unveiled his prediction for the matchup. He’s going with the Cavaliers. Before yesterday’s semifinals, Vitale was on Michigan State to win it all. However, he had to change that pick after […]
Read MoreThe Over/Under For Virginia-Texas Tech Is “Historically Low”
Texas Tech is the best defensive team in KenPom history, as the Red Raiders’ adjusted defensive efficiency ranks No. 1 out of every college basketball team measured since 2002. Virginia is no slouch, either, ranking No. 5 this year with an efficiency that would come in at No. 1 in some years. What does this […]
Read MorePolice Use Tear Gas On Texas Tech Fans Celebrating Final 4 Win
Texas Tech’s students went a little crazy following the Red Raiders’ Final Four win over No. 2 seed Michigan State on Saturday night. Hundreds of students reportedly celebrated the win over the Spartans by flipping cars and burning property, according to reports. Police in Lubbock, Texas reportedly had to use tear gas to disperse the […]
Read MoreInitial Betting Line Released For Virginia-Texas Tech
On Saturday night, Virginia and Texas Tech secured their spots in Monday night’s national title game by taking down Auburn and Michigan State respectively. The Cavaliers used a last-second series of free throws from star Kyle Guy to secure their spot in the title game. The Red Raiders followed suit, taking down the Spartans with […]
Read MoreVideo: Patrick Mahomes Celebrates Texas Tech’s Win At The Final Four
This has been a pretty impressive sports year for Texas Tech and its athletic alumni. Patrick Mahomes won the NFL MVP in his first year as starter for the Kansas City Chiefs. Today, he is in Minneapolis to support another Red Raiders team. He and teammate Travis Kelce, a Cincinnati alumnus, were on hand to […]
Read MoreTravis Kelce Goes Viral During The Texas Tech-Michigan State Game
Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce have a good connection on the field. They were bonding off of it at tonight’s Final Four game between Texas Tech, Mahomes’ alma mater, and Michigan State. The two Kansas City Chiefs stars were accompanied by their girlfriends and were on camera frequently. While Mahomes was the focus several times […]
Read MoreESPN Releases 2nd Half Prediction For Michigan State-Texas Tech
The first 20 minutes of Michigan State-Texas Tech are about what we expected. We have a defensive struggle on our hands in the nightcap of the Final Four. Texas Tech leads the favored Spartans 23-21 at intermission. Chris Beard’s vaunted defense has held Michigan State to 30.4 percent shooting and forced seven turnovers. However, the […]
Read MorePhotos: Patrick Mahomes, Girlfriend Are At The Final Four
Texas Tech’s men’s basketball program will have some major alumni support at the Final Four in Minneapolis, Minnesota this evening. The Red Raiders, the No. 3 seed out of the West Region, is set to take on No. 2 seed Michigan State in a national semifinal tonight. A star NFL quarterback is in the building […]
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