Red Raiders off to Impressive Start

Texas Tech is off to a hot start in 2009, winning their first six games of the season and snapping an on- the-road losing streak that extended into early 2008. RaiderPower.com evaluates the season so far and breaks down what it will take for the Red Raiders to continue their success on the hardwood as the schedule gets more difficult.   Full Story

The Red Raider Men's Basketball Team will tip-off Friday night in honor of our veterans. The Red Raiders will face South Dakota at the United Spirit Arena. Tip-off is at 6 PM.   Full Story

LUBBOCK, Texas – It seemed like a lid was on the basket as the University of Kansas men’s basketball team shot a season-low 33.3 percent from floor and fell 84-65 to Texas Tech Wednesday night in front of 9,883 fans at United Spirit Arena. The elated fans stormed the court after the game.   Full Story

KU coach Bill Self was in extremely high spirits after his Jayhawks crushed Missouri, 90-65, last Sunday in Allen Fieldhouse.   Full Story

The #24 Texas Longhorns overcame a sluggish start and survived a late first half run against the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Wednesday before earning a hard fought victory at the free throw line 87-81. Damion James scored 20 points and pulled down 11 rebounds to lead the Longhorns on the night when Kevin Durant’s #35 was retired in an emotional ceremony.   Full Story

The #24 Texas Longhorns will look to make it four out of five tonight when they play host to the Texas Tech Red Raiders minus head coach Pat Knight, who has been suspended for Wednesday night’s game due to publically questioning the referees after a loss at Texas A&M. In addition to the game, Kevin Durant will have his #35 jersey retired at halftime of the game.   Full Story

Texas Tech running backs coach Seth Littrell is leaving Lubbock and heading to Tucson, where he’ll coach running backs and tight ends.   Full Story

These Cats are on a roll and some coaches are saying that Coach Martin has his squad playing better basketball than anyone in the Big 12. Cats Wreck the Raiders and continue to roll up victories. Are the Cats Peaking? And who stands in their way?   Full Story

The #11 Texas Longhorns rolled into Lubbock on Saturday in bad need of a confidence building win. With their backs against the wall in an early must win game to stay in the Big 12 race, Texas responded playing one of their best all-around games on the seasons beating the Red Raiders behind the play of Damion James and Gary Johnson.   Full Story

Men's Hoops Editor Ray Salloom provides the Bootleg faithful the stats and facts after Stanford's impressive 111-66 win versus Texas Tech at Maples Pavilion. Check out how the Cardinal were able to put together a complete game against the Red Raiders and move to 9-0 on the season.   Full Story

Men's Hoops Editor Ray Salloom offers a closer look at Sunday night's home contest versus the Red Raiders. See who the main players are for Texas Tech, how the Cardinal match up statistically with the Red Raiders, and what Stanford will need to do to go 9-0 in the Johnny Dawkins Era.   Full Story

Texas Tech's men's basketball team will face the UTEP Miners Wednesday in El Paso at 8 p.m. The Red Raiders are looking to get back in the win column after a disappointing 6 point loss to Lamar on Saturday.   Full Story

The Texas Tech Red Raiders (5-0) defeated the Southeastern Louisiana Lions (1-3) on Tuesday night at the friendly confines of the United Spirit Arena to remain undefeated on the season.   Full Story

After starting the season 4-0, the Red Raiders look to remain unbeaten when they host the Southeastern Louisiana Lions Tuesday night at the United Spirit Arena. RaiderPower basketball analyst breaks down the game to see what Texas Tech must do to put another win in the books.   Full Story

The Texas Tech Red Raiders (3-0) shattered the school record for the most points ever scored in a game as they crushed the East Central University Tigers (0-1) in the first round of the Legends Classic Tournament at the United Spirit Arena on Thursday night. The number dwarfed the previous record of 128 points scored against Texas in 1994.   Full Story

With last year’s loss in the back of their minds, The Texas Tech Red Raiders improved to 2-0 on the season after they defeated the Sam Houston State Bearkats at the United Spirit Arena on Monday night.   Full Story

After defeating the St. Francis Red Flash on Saturday, the Red Raiders prepares to face Sam Houston State Monday evening. RaiderPower basketball analyst Bill Hipple takes an inside look at the Bearkats and how the Red Raiders plan to avenge last year's disappointing loss.   Full Story

The Red Raiders easily beat St. Francis 81-47 in their first game of the 2008-09 season. Juco transfer Nick Okorie led the team with 16 points in his first game for Texas Tech.   Full Story

The Red Raider Men's Basketball team opens their 2008-2009 season Friday night against St. Francis. Coach Pat Knight, ready to embark on his first full year as Head Coach, has added some exciting high school and junior college talent to the roster. RaiderPower.com basketball analyst Bill Hipple takes you inside all of the action as he profiles the team and previews the game.   Full Story

Red Raider basketball fans have the opportunity to get an early glimpse of their 2008 - 2009 squad on Friday, October 17, at the United Spirit Arena. Coach Pat Knight has invited the community, university faculty, staff, students, and fans to watch the Red Raiders in their opening practice for the season.    Full Story

Head Coach Pat Knight named assistant coach Chris Beard as Associate Head Coach to the men's basketball team Monday.   Full Story

Texas Tech Head Basketball Coach Pat Knight has announced the completion of his coaching staff with the hiring of Brooks “Bubba” Jennings as an assistant coach.    Full Story

Texas Tech head coach Pat Knight announced the Red Raider 2008-2009 non-conference schedule today. The fifteen game non-conference schedule includes ten home games and five away games.   Full Story

The four top teams at the beginning of the season are also the quartet that's left standing. For the first time in the history of the NCAA tournament, the four No. 1 seeds advanced to the Final Four.   Full Story

The real story this weekend is that all has gone according to plan in the East Region, and now we've got a bunch of big boys slinging it out in Charlotte with a Final Four berth on the line.   Full Story