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No. 19 Tech to open 2026-27 season against Jackson State
The 2026-27 college basketball season has arrived in Lubbock. Following an offseason of court rulings and temporary injunctions, No. 19 Texas Tech men’s basketball will open up its season at home in the United Supermarkets Arena at 6 p.m. Monday against Jackson State University. The Red Raiders enter their season opener on a 46-game non-conference home winning streak and will take on a Jackson State squad that went 12-21 last season.
Castellanos steps into starting role en route to Top-25 victory
After a disappointing 13-point loss to the University of Cincinnati on Oct. 24th, No. 13 Texas Tech football made a change at quarterback to try and put a spark into its offense. Fifth-year quarterback Thomas Castellanos was announced as Tech’s starter less than two hours before kickoff against No. 22 University of Arizona on Saturday. That change turned out to be exactly what the Red Raiders needed to get past their offensive struggles.
Police Blotter: Reports of theft, liquor law violations and property damage
This week, the Texas Tech Police Department made 10 arrests for crimes ranging from theft, possession of substances and public intoxication. All information is pulled from the Texas Tech Police Department Crime Log. Friday, Oct. 23 1:29 a.m. A Tech officer arrested a non-student for theft, evading arrest or detention, unlawful use of a criminal instrument, possession of marijuana and criminal trespass in the C-1 North parking lot.
Lubbock County Democrats protest outside of Trump, Paxton rally
Protestors gathered outside of the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center on Tuesday ahead of President Donald Trump joining Texas Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton at his midterm rally stop in Lubbock. The protest was a part of the Lubbock County Democrats’ “YOU’RE FIRED: Biblical Divorce Tour,” according to their Instagram post.
Wood addresses Tech’s defensive execution against Cincinnati
No. 13 Texas Tech’s loss last Saturday to the University of Cincinnati marked the most points a Red Raider defense has allowed under defensive coordinator Shiel Wood, following a 37-24 loss. Though the Bearcats managed the high-scoring feat, their ground game supplemented a four-passing-touchdown performance from fifth-year quarterback JC French IV. Cincinnati entered the contest as the nation's No. 11 ranked rushing attack and left as the No. 8 team.
Blair believes in Tech volleyball improvement despite winless conference start
Texas Tech volleyball began Big 12 play by losing their first nine matches under interim head coach Alisa Blair. Dating back to 2025, the Red Raiders have lost 17 conference matches in a row before Blair’s appointment. Despite the struggles, Blair holds faith that her team can build momentum. Blair said Tech volleyball is in a battle within itself, while they struggle to find ways to win. “I think we’re in a battle within ourselves,” Blair said.
Dickey cleared from injury, to return against No. 22 Arizona
Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire confirmed Monday that junior running back Cameron Dickey has been cleared to play this week after missing the Red Raiders’ past two games, barring any setbacks. While Dickey ran on Sunday, he participated in individual drills and scouts Tuesday. McGuire said the third-year running back will endure a full practice Wednesday before returning to play against No. 22 University of Arizona on Saturday.
'Verity' features great casting, plot that leaves audience guessing
“Verity”, directed by Michael Showalter, is a film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's original book of the same name, released in theaters on Oct. 2nd. Critics scored the film a 31% on Rotten Tomatoes and a Letterboxd review of 2.6/5, but “Verity” is still a great movie despite its reviews. Based on Hoover's book, it follows a struggling author tasked with completing a book series for a famous thriller author, keeping viewers on their toes.
TTUHSC named Project ECHO Superhub
The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center named a Project ECHO Superhub on Oct. 26, which authorizes the institution to train and recruit new partners for the project, according to a TTUHSC news release. Cynthia Jumper, interim senior vice president of Rural Affairs, said the status as Superhub will allow TTUHSC to support rural communities.
Tech’s coaching staff simplifies offensive concepts amid Hammond’s struggles
Seven games into Texas Tech junior quarterback Will Hammond’s first season as the starter behind center, the Red Raiders rank within the bottom half nationally in passing offense and team passing efficiency amongst 138 FBS schools. Hammond’s 41.8 quarterback rating was evident during Tech’s upset defeat on the road against the University of Cincinnati on Saturday.
Zdrojewski rises to fourth in Tech’s all-time career goals
Texas Tech senior forward Taylor Zdrojewski has become one of the program’s top goal scorers, leading the Big 12 with 12 goals this season while climbing the program’s all-time record for career goals. After scoring against the University of Cincinnati on Sept. 24, Zdrojewski reached 32 career goals, placing her fourth on Tech’s all-time career goals. She now holds 38 career goals and is fifth with 214 career shot attempts.
No. 14 Tech soccer earns ninth shutout in 3-0 win over Utah
No. 14 Texas Tech women's soccer recorded its ninth shutout of the season with a 3-0 win over the University of Utah on Sunday at Ute Field in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Red Raiders rank first in the Big 12 and No. 14 nationally in shutouts. Tech limited the Utes' shot opportunities, while scoring three times to remain in a tie for first place in the Big 12 standings. Tech fifth-year defender Kylie Bahr scored the opening goal in the 35th minute.
Tech volleyball suffers sixth consecuitve sweep against Kansas State
Texas Tech volleyball suffered a three-set road defeat against Kansas State University on Sunday at the Morgan Family Arena in Manhattan, Kansas. Close defeats in the second and third sets prevented the Red Raiders from capturing momentum, leading to their 13th loss of the season. The sweep marked Tech’s sixth straight loss ending in three sets. Backed up against a wall, Tech began the third set with an early 4-0 run, including three errors from the Wildcats and a service ace.
Tech and Kansas State volleyball meet amidst losing streaks
Texas Tech volleyball will travel to Manhattan, Kansas, in search of its first Big 12 win of the season against Kansas State University at 1 p.m. Sunday. The Red Raiders and Wildcats are both enduring extended losing streaks. Tech has lost 10 in a row, falling in three sets in its last five. Kansas State has lost seven in a row and was swept in its last two. Tech has not won a set since Oct. 2 against West Virginia University.
No. 14 Tech soccer looks to maintain Big 12 standing against Utah
No. 14 Texas Tech women's soccer aims to protect its rank at the top of the Big 12 standings as it faces the University of Utah at 2 p.m. Sunday at Ute Field in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Red Raiders enter the matchup following a 2-1 victory over West Virginia University and are in a two-way tie for first in the Big 12 standings. Tech will turn to its offense to embrace the challenge of a road match and gain points for the team.
McGuire expresses frustration following loss to Cincinnati
Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire didn’t hold back in expressing his post-game frustration following a 37-24 upset road defeat to the University of Cincinnati on Saturday. Cincinnati’s upset marked the first time in 20 years the team recorded a win over a Top-10 team at home. McGuire scaled back on his 32-year coaching career, including his time as a high school football coach. The fifth-year Tech head coach is aware that the team doesn’t control its own destiny now following the loss.
Cincinnati upsets No. 8 Tech, suffers first loss of 2026 season
Facing an 18-point deficit at halftime, No. 8 Texas Tech’s self-inflicted wounds proved costly as it fell on the road in a 37-24 upset loss against the University of Cincinnati at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Saturday. While the loss was Tech’s first of the season, it also marked other firsts that didn’t work in its favor. The Red Raiders’ offense didn’t score a touchdown until the fourth quarter with 59 seconds remaining, marking the lowest touchdown production this season for Tech.
No. 19 Tech falls to No. 23 Kentucky 76-65 in exhibition match
In preparation for the upcoming 2026-27 season, No. 19 Texas Tech men’s basketball competed in an exhibition match against No. 23 University of Kentucky Friday, falling to the Wildcats 76-65 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Tech head coach Grant McCasland primarily utilized a three-man rotation against the Wildcats, with fifth-year guard Donovan Atwell and junior forward Josiah Moseley as the only players on the Red Raiders’ roster a season ago to play in the contest.
Tech volleyball drops 10th straight loss of the season
Texas Tech volleyball lost its 10th-straight match in a three-set defeat to the University of Central Florida Friday at the United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock. Lopsided blocks and low hitting percentage totals prevented the Red Raiders from holding on to early leads. Despite this, Tech freshman outside hitter Aviya Russo achieved her first collegiate start, in which she tallied a team-leading six kills.
Police Blotter: Reports of public intoxication, possession of marijuana and theft
This week, the Texas Tech Police Department reported two traffic accidents with reported injuries, Title IX incidents and minors in possession of substances. All information is pulled from the Texas Tech Police Department Crime Log. Friday, Oct. 16 2:52 a.m. A CSA reported a liquor law violation in Gates Residence Hall. 8:02 a.m. A Tech officer investigated theft at the north bicycle racks of Wall Residence Hall. A secured electric scooter was stolen.
Texas Senate candidates host midterm rallies in Lubbock, Trump joins Paxton
With midterm elections on the horizon, Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton, joined by President Donald Trump, and Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico will hold rallies Tuesday in Lubbock. Paxton, along with President Trump, will bring his Come and Take It midterm tour to the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, where doors will open at 2:30 p.m. with remarks scheduled to begin at 6 p.m., according to the midterm rally event page.
TTUHSC hosts alcohol awareness event, ‘Sip Smart. Stay Safe.’
Texas Tech University Student Health Services hosted an Alcohol Awareness Week event Thursday at the Student Wellness Center called ‘Sip Smart. Stay Safe.’ The event provided students with helpful information and safety tips through interactive activities focused on alcohol use. The activities included an impaired goggles challenge, a spin-the-wheel with alcohol-related situational questions, information on alcohol consumption and a dirty soda station.
TTUHSC opens Grand Expectations Health Center, offering maternal and child care
The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing held the ribbon cutting ceremony for a new health center in Lubbock on Tuesday. The location, Grand Expectations Health Center on Ave. Q, focuses on prenatal, postpartum and pediatric care. In addition to medical services, the clinic will provide support for families navigating the challenges of health care.
Boehning reflects on time as Tech’s Homecoming Queen
The 2025 Texas Tech Homecoming Queen, Addison Boehning, will pass her crown to the 2026 queen during halftime at the Homecoming football game against Arizona State University at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Galaxy Stadium. Before she steps down from her role, Boehning remembers the challenging, but rewarding, process of becoming Queen. Her journey to Queen began on Wednesday, Oct. 8, a few days before last year’s Homecoming game with the annual S.O. Sing event.
Tech’s Administration Building recognized as Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Texas Tech’s Administration Building will officially receive the title of a Recorded Texas Historical Landmark at a celebratory event hosted by the university and the Lubbock County Historical Commission on Oct. 16.
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