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Texas Tech baseball reaching out to help victims in Moore

Sarah-Blake Morgan — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:57:00 EDT

Wednesday, a group of Texas Tech athletes did their part to help the victims of Monday's deadly tornado. The Red Raider baseball team is in Oklahoma this week for the Big 12 tournament and they were determined to figure out a way to help.

Tech officially names Whitaker new head basketball coach

KCBD Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:11:00 EDT

Officials named former Lady Raider Candace Whitaker the 6th head coach in the university's history at a news conference.

Historic season for Frenship softball

Blake Brodie — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:52:00 EDT

Never before has Frenship been this close to punching its ticket to state.

Former Red Raider football player Hooping it Up

Pete Christy — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:24:00 EDT

Former Red Raider Manny Ramirez is on top of the world, having just joined the Denver Broncos. Besides being teammates with Peyton Manning, he's also now with two other former Tech stars, Wes Welker and Louie Vasquez.

Barrios, Masek and Poteete get All-Big 12 baseball honors

KCBD Staff — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:54:00 EDT

Texas Tech junior third baseman Jake Barrios was named All-Big 12 second team while junior right-handed pitcher Trey Masek and freshman designated hitter Jarrard Poteete were named All-Big 12 honorable mention.

Kevin Durant foundation donates $1 million to tornado relief

KCBD Staff — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:14:00 EDT

On Tuesday, May 21, 2013, Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant through his family foundation pledged $1 million to the American Red Cross disaster relief efforts in Oklahoma.

Big 12 baseball championship pushed back a day

KCBD Staff — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:11:00 EDT

The Big 12 Conference is postponing the start of the 2013 Phillips 66 Big 12 Baseball Championship.

Tech men's basketball selected to play in Legend's Classic

KCBD Staff — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:22:00 EDT

Texas Tech is one of four schools selected to participate in the Championship Rounds of the Legends Classic men's collegiate basketball tournament, which returns to Brooklyn's Barclays Center for the second consecutive year.

Candace Whitaker named as head coach of Lady Raider basketball

KCBD Staff — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:56:00 EDT

Texas Tech has hired former Tech player Candace Whitaker as the new Lady Raider Head Coach.

Texas Tech baseball faces K-State in Big 12 Championship first round

KCBD Staff — Sun, 19 May 2013 16:35:00 EDT

Texas Tech will be the No. 8 seed at the upcoming Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark in Oklahoma City.

Extra Innings: 5/18

Pete Christy — Sat, 18 May 2013 22:41:00 EDT

Baseball and softball scores for Saturday, May 18.

Texas Tech headed back to NCAA Championship

KCBD Staff — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:24:00 EDT

Texas Tech held on to a three-shot advantage down the stretch and qualified for the NCAA National Championship for the first time since 2010 after a 27-over par, fifth-place finish at the NCAA Columbus Regional at Ohio State University Golf Club on Saturday.

Extra Innings: 5.17

Sat, 18 May 2013 16:46:00 EDT

Check out all of the area baseball and softball playoff action from Friday in our Extra Innings!

Texas Tech golf moves into tie for fifth at Regionals

KCBD Staff — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:41:00 EDT

Texas Tech came out firing on Friday and shot a round-best, 4-over 288 to move into a tie for fifth place at 19-over par in the NCAA Columbus Regional on the Scarlet Course at Ohio State University Golf Club.

Pioneers finish tough nationals in 16th place

KCBD Staff — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:22:00 EDT

A tough national tournament concluded with another rough round for the Wayland Baptist Pioneers on Friday as the 62nd annual NAIA Men's Golf Championships came to a close.

Alex Foster signs with Red Raider Basketball

KCBD Staff — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:09:00 EDT

Alex Foster, a native of Chicago, Ill., has signed a financial aid agreement to play basketball for Texas Tech University, announced head coach Tubby Smith.

Tech crushes Baylor 17-5 in series opener

KCBD Staff — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:44:00 EDT

Texas Tech clinched a berth in the Big 12 Championship with its most dominating Big 12 victory of the season with a 17-5 win over Baylor on Thursday night in front of 2,427 fans at Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park.

Lady Chaps win bracket to advance to final site of NAIA Softball National Championship

KCBD Staff — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:31:00 EDT

Stephanie Rendon's grand slam in the third inning of the second game allowed the Lubbock Christian University faithful in attendance at PlainsCapital Park to exhale Wednesday afternoon.

Robert Turner becomes first signee of Tubby Smith era

KCBD Staff — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:16:00 EDT

Texas Tech head coach Tubby Smith has announced the signing of New Mexico Junior College guard Robert Turner.

Texas Tech faces parking headache for Thursday game

Alex Zielinski — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:33:00 EDT

Texas Tech is making preparations for a rare Thursday night home game, to be played against TCU on Sept 12.

Lady Chaps win round opener over Northwood 9-5

KCBD Staff — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:45:00 EDT

Megan Sullivan and Ashton Bell each went 3-for-4 with three runs-batted-in and their performances helped top-seeded and No.2 Lubbock Christian University open their play in the Lubbock Bracket of the NAIA National Championship Opening Round...

Lady Raiders close out season with 20-6 record, Big 12 title and trip to NCAAs

KCBD Staff — Sun, 12 May 2013 20:37:00 EDT

No. 17 Texas Tech went toe to toe with one of the nation's elite tennis program, but came up just short, as No. 15 Duke edged the Lady Raiders, 4-3, in the second round of the NCAA Championships Sunday at the McLeod Tennis Center.

Lady Raiders fall just short of NCAA championship bid

KCBD Staff — Sat, 11 May 2013 23:00:00 EDT

Texas Tech's bid to advance to the NCAA Championships for the second time in school history fell just short Saturday as the Lady Raiders finished four strokes off the cut at the NCAA Central Regional held at the Jimmie Austin OU Golf Club.

UIL State Track Meet - Saturday Winners

Pete Christy — Sat, 11 May 2013 22:36:00 EDT

Area winners from Saturday's UIL State Track Meet.

Kristy Curry taking Alabama job

KCBD Staff — Sat, 11 May 2013 22:04:00 EDT

Kristy Curry has resigned as Coach of the Lady Raiders to take the head basketball job at Alabama.

Lady Raiders tie school record with 20th victory of the season

KCBD Staff — Sat, 11 May 2013 21:33:00 EDT

Rain and lightning delays didn't slow down No. 17 Texas Tech (20-6), as the Lady Raiders rolled past No. 71 College of Charleston (20-9) in the first round of the NCAA Women's Tennis Championships...

UIL State Track Meet - Friday Winners

Pete Christy — Sat, 11 May 2013 20:29:00 EDT

Area winners from Friday's UIL State Track Meet.

Extra Innings: 5/11

Pete Christy — Sat, 11 May 2013 20:21:00 EDT

Softball and baseball scores from Saturday, May 11.

Sundown baseball thanks 'Grace of God' for 3 a.m. win

Pete Christy — Sat, 11 May 2013 13:06:00 EDT

It took until 3:11 a.m. Saturday morning, but #2 Sundown beat Winters 9-8 in 10 innings to advance to regionals.

Extra Innings: 5.10

Fri, 10 May 2013 23:52:00 EDT

Check out all the area playoff matchups for Friday in our Extra Innings!

Lady Raiders climb leaderboard at NCAA Central Regional

KCBD Staff — Fri, 10 May 2013 21:49:00 EDT

Texas Tech climbed the leaderboard at the NCAA Central Regional Friday as the Lady Raiders moved into a tie for sixth place after a 7-over-par 295 second round at the Jimmie Austin OU Golf Club in Norman, Okla.

Lady Raiders conclude first round of NCAA Regional in 15th place

KCBD Staff — Thu, 9 May 2013 22:32:00 EDT

Prior to the start of the NCAA Central Regional Thursday, JoJo Robertson stated it would take three consistent rounds to be among the top eight advancing teams.

Dates set for Tubby Smith Basketball Camps

KCBD Staff — Thu, 9 May 2013 17:40:00 EDT

Texas Tech head coach Tubby Smith has set the dates for the 2013 Tubby Smith Basketball Camps to be held on the campus of Texas Tech University.

Lubbock native to enter College Football Hall of Fame

Pete Christy — Tue, 7 May 2013 21:35:00 EDT

When the National Football Foundation announced the 2013 College Football Hall of Fame Class on Tuesday, Lubbock native Jerry Gray was among the 12 First Team All-America players.

Team effort gives Texas Tech 7-2 win over Dallas Baptist

KCBD Staff — Tue, 7 May 2013 21:19:00 EDT

Texas Tech is going into a week-long break for spring semester final exams with a win under its belt after a 7-2 victory over Dallas Baptist on Tuesday afternoon at Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park.

OSU Cowboys win series with a 3-0 shutout over Tech

KCBD Staff — Mon, 6 May 2013 00:34:00 EDT

Texas Tech and No. 19 Oklahoma State were locked in a pitcher's duel for eight innings before the Cowboys scored three runs in the ninth inning to win the game and take the series with a 3-0 victory on Sunday at Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park.

Investors working to bring hockey back to Lubbock

Chris Curtis — Sun, 5 May 2013 23:46:00 EDT

Could hockey actually make a return to the Hub City? A group of investors seem to think so.

Chaps Claim SAC Tournament Title Win Over No.1 Oklahoma City

KCBD Staff — Sat, 4 May 2013 23:32:00 EDT

The LCU Chaparrals claimed the Sooner Athletic Conference Tournament Championship with a 6-5 extra innings victory Saturday afternoon at a brisk Jim Wade Stadium.

Extra Innings: 5.4

Pete Christy — Sat, 4 May 2013 23:16:00 EDT

Softball Southlake Carroll 1 Coronado 4 Coronado 2 Southlake Carroll 0 Coronado wins series 2-1 and advances to regionals Monterey 3 EP Hanks 24 EP Hanks win series 2-0 EP Andress 1 Frenship

James, Kenney push Tech to 6-4 victory over No. 22/15 Baylor

KCBD Staff — Sat, 4 May 2013 22:13:00 EDT

Sandy James connected on pair of solo home runs while Mikey Kenney added one of her own Saturday afternoon to help Texas Tech salvage its series with No. 22/15 Baylor after a 6-4 victory at Getterman Stadium.

Extra Innings: 5.3

Sat, 4 May 2013 00:12:00 EDT

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Solid pitching and hitting gives Pioneers big win over LCU

KCBD Staff — Fri, 3 May 2013 17:41:00 EDT

After a disappointing end to his previous start against No. 5 Lubbock Christian, Wayland Baptist ace Tom Bailey brought his best stuff to the mound on Friday as the Pioneers defeated the Chaparrals 4-1 at Bison Field in the Sooner Athletic Conference Tournament.

Pioneers drop heartbreaker to #15 OBU in SAC tourney opener

KCBD Staff — Wed, 1 May 2013 22:28:00 EDT

The Wayland Baptist baseball team rode a masterful pitching performance from Tyler Doolittle all the way to the bottom of the ninth on the first day of the Sooner Athletic Tournament, but the Pioneers never could pull ahead of No. 15 Oklahoma Baptist, falling at Bison Field, 6-5.

LCU BASEBALL: Chaps win Pool Play Opener at SAC Tournament

KCBD Staff — Wed, 1 May 2013 18:05:00 EDT

Lubbock Christian University starting pitcher Jack Mabe retired 15 consecutive St. Gregory's University hitters and Jason Fisch hit a two-out RBI ground-rule double for the go-ahead run in the sixth inning...

Lady Raiders tennis earn No. 16 seed; will host NCAAs

KCBD Staff — Wed, 1 May 2013 13:32:00 EDT

Texas Tech picked up another first on Tuesday, as the Lady Raiders earned the No. 16 seed in the NCAA Women's Tennis Championships and will serve as one of 16 host sites for the first two rounds of the event.

Tailgate tour stops set for Amarillo and San Antonio

KCBD Staff — Wed, 1 May 2013 13:24:00 EDT

The Red Raider Club has announced new stops for its Tailgate Tour in Amarillo on May 15 and San Antonio on May 21.

Joe Esposito reunites with Tubby Smith at Texas Tech

KCBD Staff — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:50:00 EDT

Joe Esposito is the newest edition to Texas Tech head basketball coach Tubby Smith's staff.

Smith adds Williamson to basketball coaching staff

KCBD Staff — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:44:00 EDT

Texas Tech men's basketball head coach Tubby Smith has added Alvin "Pooh" Williamson as the first assistant coach to his Red Raider coaching staff.

Tech and New Mexico cancel Wednesday's midweek game

KCBD Staff — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:41:00 EDT

The Texas Tech baseball program has announced its game Wednesday, May 1, against New Mexico has been cancelled due to conflicts with the Lobos' final exam schedule.

Texas Tech avoids Oklahoma Sweep with 9-3 win

KCBD Staff — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 18:33:00 EDT

Texas Tech avoided a series sweep with a 9-3 victory over No. 11 Oklahoma on Sunday, April 28 at L. Dale Mitchell Park.

No. 7 Texas spoils Senior Day with series-clinching win

KCBD Staff — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:50:00 EDT

Taylor Hoagland connected on two solo home runs and Kim Bruins tossed a four-hit complete game to lead No. 7 Texas to a series-clinching 4-1 victory over Texas Tech Saturday afternoon at Rocky Johnson Field.

No. 35 TCU holds off No. 50 Texas Tech at Big 12 Championships

KCBD Staff — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:41:00 EDT

In a season of so close, it ended just out of reach, as TCU pulled out a 4-2 win over Texas Tech in the first round of the 2013 Men's Big 12 Tennis Championships at the Headington Family Tennis Center on the campus of the University of Oklahoma on Friday.

Extra Innings: Friday Playoff Scores

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:16:00 EDT

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Extra Innings: Saturday Playoff Scores

Pete Christy — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:13:00 EDT

Check out all the area softball and baseball scores from this Friday in our Extra Innings!

Extra Innings: 4.25

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:56:00 EDT

Check out all the area baseball scores from this Thursday in our Extra Innings!

Smith signs scholarship to play for Arkansas-Little Rock

Pete Christy — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:05:00 EDT

In a small ceremony Thursday afternoon in the Texan Dome's T-Club lounge, point guard Devonte Smith inked a scholarship agreement to continue his athletic and academic pursuits at the University of Arkansas-Little Rock.

Chaps and Pioneers postpone opening game of series

KCBD Staff — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:25:00 EDT

Lubbock Christian University and Wayland Baptist University have agreed to postpone their opening game Tuesday of a four-game Sooner Athletic Conference series due to the inclement weather.

Play halted in Round 2 of Big 12 Men's Golf

KCBD Staff — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:13:00 EDT

A day of erratic weather and scorecards highlighted the first two rounds of the 2013 Big 12 Men’s Golf Championships that was suspended twice, including the halting of play late in the second round.

Start time for WBU-LCU game moved ahead

KCBD Staff — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:50:00 EDT

Tuesday's Sooner Athletic Conference baseball game at Wilder Field between Wayland Baptist and Lubbock Christian has been moved ahead to 5 p.m.

Lady Raiders tennis back-to-back Big 12 champions despite loss to Baylor

KCBD Staff — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:01:00 EDT

By virtue of the Baylor win, the two teams are 2013 co-Big 12 Champions and the Bears will serve as the No. 1 seed in the Big 12 Championships, while the Lady Raiders will enter as the No. 2 seed.

Texas Tech baseball powers past Kansas with 16-5 victory

KCBD Staff — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 19:34:00 EDT

Texas Tech scored 12 unanswered runs, including a game-ending grand slam in the bottom of the eighth inning from shortstop Tim Proudfoot, to defeat Kansas 16-5 in an eight-inning run-rule victory on Sunday at Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park.

Texas Tech softball takes series with 15-5 rout over Iowa State

KCBD Staff — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 16:26:00 EDT

Texas Tech exploded for five runs in both the fifth and sixth innings en route to run-ruling Iowa State, 15-5, in the series finale Sunday afternoon at the Cyclone Sports Complex.

Lady Chaps Sweep MACU

KCBD Staff — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 20:01:00 EDT

For the fifth consecutive year, the Lubbock Christian University softball team has won at least a share of the regular season title.

Chaps complete SAC Series sweep with pair of wins Saturday

KCBD Staff — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 19:50:00 EDT

Jack Mabe hurled his first complete game shutout of the season to help No.6 Lubbock Christian University win 3-0 and then Christian Vazquez went 4-for-4 registering the 20th three-doubles performance in program history to lead the Chaparrals to a 9-4 win and LCU swept a four-game Sooner Athletic Conference against No.15 Rogers State University Saturday afternoon at Hays Field.

Defense tops offense 34-28 in Texas Tech Football Spring Game

KCBD Staff — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 18:12:00 EDT

The Red Raider defense put on a show Saturday in front of record crowd of 16,116 at Jones AT&T Stadium during the annual Texas Tech Spring Game. The Red Raiders forced three turnovers and outscored the offense 34-28 to cap off Kliff Kingsbury's first spring season as head coach in Lubbock.

Extra Innings: 4.19

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:17:00 EDT

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Iowa State rallies twice to top Tech in series opener

KCBD Staff — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:01:00 EDT

Iowa State scored five runs over the fifth and sixth innings to rally twice and defeat Texas Tech, 6-5, Friday afternoon in the series opener at the Cyclone Sports Complex.

No. 15 Lady Raiders clinch share of Big 12 tennis title

KCBD Staff — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:39:00 EDT

It took his ace to earn a pair on Friday at the Bayard H. Friedman Tennis Center, as Texas Tech head coach Todd Petty engineered a 4-3 win over No. 25 TCU for the Lady Raiders to earn a share of its second consecutive Big 12 Conference title.

Red Raider Josh Gray to transfer

Pete Christy — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:20:00 EDT

Texas Tech point guard Josh Gray announced on his Twitter account that he will be transferring. Gray had voiced his displeasure with the coaching hiring process, calling it disrespectful.

Extra Innings: 4.16

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:18:00 EDT

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Tech: Record crowd anticipated for Saturday's Spring Game

KCBD Staff — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:59:00 EDT

The fever pitch surrounding Texas Tech Football has university officials planning for the largest attended spring football game in school history this Saturday afternoon at Jones AT&T Stadium.

Tech and Rice cancel game two of midweek series

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:22:00 EDT

Texas Tech and Rice have rescheduled their non-conference schedule for this week. The Red Raiders and Owls will play tonight at 6:36 p.m. and have canceled game two of the series Wednesday.

No. 1 Oklahoma softball completes sweep with 13-7 victory in finale

KCBD Staff — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 18:01:00 EDT

Oklahoma scored at least one run in all but one inning Sunday afternoon as the top-ranked Sooners completed the series sweep of Texas Tech with a 13-7 victory at Rocky Johnson Field.

Extra Innings: 4.12

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EDT

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Loyola names Sheryl Swoopes head women's basketball coach

KCBD Staff — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:02:00 EDT

Sheryl Swoopes, who is regarded as one of the greatest female athletes of all time, has been named head women's basketball coach at Loyola University Chicago...

Extra Innings: 4.9

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:05:00 EDT

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Red Raiders resume practice in Lubbock

Chris Curtis — Mon, 8 Apr 2013 22:37:00 EDT

The Texas Tech football team returned to practice at ATT Jones Stadium on Monday after a successful trip to Midland.

Texas Tech football to scrimmage under the Friday night lights

KCBD Staff — Mon, 8 Apr 2013 12:37:00 EDT

Red Raider Football fans in Lubbock will get their first glimpse of the 2013 Red Raiders during an open practice on Friday evening at Jones AT&T Stadium.

#15 Baylor outlasts #38 Texas Tech tennis 6-1

KCBD Staff — Sun, 7 Apr 2013 19:40:00 EDT

The score truly was not indicative of the match, but No. 15 Baylor left the McLeod Tennis Center with a 6-1 win over No. 38 Texas Tech in the Big 12 opener for both teams.

Kansas no-hits Texas Tech softball to sweep series

KCBD Staff — Sun, 7 Apr 2013 17:09:00 EDT

Kelsey Kessler tossed Kansas' first no-hitter since 2007 Sunday afternoon as the Jayhawks completed a three-game sweep of Texas Tech with a 4-0 victory at Rocky Johnson Field.

Texas Tech baseball swept away in Manhattan 12-2

Chris Curtis — Sun, 7 Apr 2013 17:07:00 EDT

Texas Tech was swept in its three-game series at Kansas State with a 12-2 loss – 8 innings – in the series finale on Sunday. The game was ended on a two-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning due to the 10-run rule.

Kansas wins series with 3-0 victory over Texas Tech

KCBD Staff — Sat, 6 Apr 2013 20:58:00 EDT

Kansas right-hander Kelsey Kessler held Texas Tech to just four hits in a complete-game shutout Saturday afternoon as the Jayhawks clinched the series with a 3-0 victory at Rocky Johnson Field.

Texas Tech throttled by Kansas State 15-2

KCBD Staff — Sat, 6 Apr 2013 20:02:00 EDT

Texas Tech dropped game two of its three game series at Kansas State, 15-2, on Saturday afternoon at Tointon Family Stadium.

Extra Innings: 4.5

Sat, 6 Apr 2013 18:52:00 EDT

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Lady Raiders selected to compete in 2013 Barclays Tournament

KCBD Staff — Fri, 5 Apr 2013 12:58:00 EDT

The Texas Tech women's basketball team has been selected to compete in the inaugural 2013 Barclays Center Women's Invitational Nov. 29-30 in Brooklyn, New York.

Tech football gears up for first open practice in Midland

Blake Brodie — Fri, 5 Apr 2013 12:29:00 EDT

The Red Raiders head to Midland for their first open practice at Grande Communications Stadium on Saturday at 1 pm.

Tech's defense promises to play the aggressor this season

Blake Brodie — Thu, 4 Apr 2013 16:34:00 EDT

Texas Tech football has built a reputation as a program that relies on an offensive attack that routinely ranks among the best in the nation. On the defensive side however, the reputation is one that Tech fans would rather not talk about.

It's official: Texas Tech hires Tubby Smith

KCBD Staff — Tue, 2 Apr 2013 00:29:00 EDT

Texas Tech will hold a 2 pm news conference on Tuesday to introduce Tubby Smith as the program's 16th head basketball coach.

Texas Tech: No agreement reached with Tubby Smith

KCBD Staff — Mon, 1 Apr 2013 18:18:00 EDT

Reports of an agreement reached between Texas Tech and former Minnesota basketball coach Tubby Smith may have been premature.

Lady Raiders stay perfect in Big 12 tennis play, defeat Oklahoma State 6-1

KCBD Staff — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 23:48:00 EDT

No. 18 Texas Tech powered past No. 25 Oklahoma State, 6-1, Sunday at the McLeod Tennis Center, extending the Lady Raiders' home winning streak to 17 consecutive matches.

Texas Tech rallies to win series finale against TCU 8-7

KCBD Staff — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 23:45:00 EDT

Texas Tech erased a 7-3 deficit while scoring five unanswered runs from the sixth-to-eighth inning to defeat TCU 8-7 in the series finale on Sunday afternoon at Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park.

AP Sources: Tubby Smith in talks with Texas Tech

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 00:48:00 EDT

Two people with knowledge of the discussions told The Associated Press on Saturday night that Texas Tech has engaged Smith in negotiations to become the head coach.

Oklahoma State takes series with 4-1 victory in finale

KCBD Staff — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 16:02:00 EDT

Amy Graham jump-started a four-run fourth inning for Oklahoma State with a one-out home run that helped the Cowgirls take the series with a 4-1 victory Saturday afternoon at Cowgirl Stadium.

Lady Chaps run-rule Rogers State twice to sweep doubleheader at home

KCBD Staff — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 21:06:00 EDT

The No. 6 Lubbock Christian University Lady Chaparrals used a three-home run day from Ashton Bell, along with complete game shutouts from both Katera Eltsosie and Courtney McGee, to sweep the No. 3 Hillcats of Rogers State University 8-0, 8-0 Friday...

Red Raiders consider transfer if Walker not hired

Pete Christy — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:07:00 EDT

With the question of who the next Red Raider Basketball coach will be still looming, sources tell KCBD NewsChannel 11 that several current Red Raider players including Josh Gray are contemplating transferring if Chris Walker doesn't get the head coaching job.

Tech opens Big 12 play with 10-0 rout of OSU

KCBD Staff — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 22:01:00 EDT

Texas Tech limited Oklahoma State to just two hits and connected on three home runs en route to a 10-0 run-rule victory in the Big 12 Conference opener Thursday evening at Cowgirl Stadium.

Top Tech recruit to delay announcement

KCBD Staff — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:19:00 EDT

Kimball High School shooting guard and McDonald's All-American Keith Frazier is now delaying his announcement about his commitment to Texas Tech until a new head coach is named.

Top recruit to commit to Texas Tech

Pete Christy — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:08:00 EDT

Sources at Texas Tech confirm that former All-American and top recruit Keith Frazier is expected to announce his commitment to the Red Raiders tomorrow.

Kingsbury’s up-tempo style an adjustment for Red Raiders

Blake Brodie — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 22:43:00 EDT

It takes about five seconds of watching the Red Raiders in spring practices to see the biggest difference in the team under new head coach Kliff Kingsbury: speed, speed, speed.

No. 39 Texas Tech throttles Fresno State, 7-0

KCBD Staff — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:47:00 EDT

No. 39 Texas Tech led from start to finish, as the Red Raiders upended Fresno State, 7-0, at the McLeod Tennis Center on Wednesday.

Lubbock ISD Assistant Athletic Director announces retirement

KCBD Staff — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:47:00 EDT

Lubbock ISD Assistant Athletic Director Melynn Hunt has announced her retirement after 39 years in public education, 19 of them in Lubbock ISD.

Extra Innings: 3.26

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:46:00 EDT

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ESPN, TTU release statement about power failure

KCBD Staff — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 22:01:00 EDT

Regarding the power failure by ESPN production truck at the end of South Florida's 71-70 win over Texas Tech in the NCAA Women's Basketball First-Round at United Spirit Arena.

Lady Raiders fall in 1st round of NCAA Tournament

Blake Brodie — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 21:12:00 EDT

The 7th-seeded Lady Raiders wiped away a late six-point second half deficit, but eventually fell to the 10th-seeded South Florida Bulls in the 1st round of the NCAA Tournament Saturday night, 71-70.

Texas Tech evens series at West Virginia with 6-4 win in 10 innings

KCBD Staff — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 18:41:00 EDT

Texas Tech third baseman Jake Barrios hit a two-run homer and scored the eventual game-winning run in the top of the 10th inning to lead the Red Raiders to a 6-4 victory in the first game of a Saturday doubleheader at Appalachian Power Park in 10 innings.

7th inning homer propels Boise State over Texas Tech in finale

KCBD Staff — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 18:39:00 EDT

Devon Bridges connected on a three-run homer in the seventh to propel Boise State to a split in its doubleheader with Texas Tech Saturday as the Broncos took a 4-2 victory at Eller Media Stadium.

California rolls in 1st round of NCAA Tournament at United Spirit Arena

Blake Brodie — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 18:29:00 EDT

The 2nd-seeded Golden Bears outlasted the 15th-seeded Fresno State Bulldogs, 90-76 in the 1st round of the NCAA Tournament at United Spirit Arena.

Red Raiders suffer shutout in series opener at West Virginia

KCBD Staff — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 22:55:00 EDT

Texas Tech suffered a 2-0 shutout in its series opener at West Virginia on Friday night while Mountaineer left-handed pitcher Harrison Musgrave struck out 13 Red Raiders in 6.2 innings during WVU's first-ever Big 12 home game at Appalachian Power Park.

No. 18 Tulsa downs Texas Tech, 5-1, in Rebel Classic opener

KCBD Staff — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:10:00 EDT

No. 18 Tulsa erased a one-run deficit with a Samantha Cobb two-run double in the third and then added three more runs an inning later to down Texas Tech, 5-1, Friday afternoon at Eller Media Stadium.

Texas Tech opens NCAA tournament Saturday

KCBD Staff — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:04:00 EDT

Texas Tech head coach Kristy Curry has had plenty of time to think about what Saturday means to her and her team, especially the five seniors that will join her.

Texas Tech/West Virginia adjust series schedule with Saturday doubleheader

KCBD Staff — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:12:00 EDT

Games two and three of the Texas Tech/West Virginia series in Charleston, W. Va. have been rescheduled for a Saturday, March 23 doubleheader - starting at 12 p.m. CT - due to an inclement weather forecast for Sunday.

Red Raider football springs into action

Pete Christy — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:13:00 EDT

Backed by excitement and enthusiasm, Kliff Kingsbury will begin spring drills with the Texas Tech Red Raider Football team Friday afternoon and the new Head Coach can't wait.

Red Raiders Rally for win over #20 Arizona State

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:15:00 EDT

Texas Tech rallied for 2 runs in the bottom of the 9^th to knock off #20 Arizona State 8-7 Tuesday Night. The Red Raiders had the bases loaded with 2 outs down 7-6 when Jake Barrios was hit by a pitch forcing in the tying run. Then Senior Scott LeJune walked to plate the game winning run.

Extra Innings: 3.19

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:02:00 EDT

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Lady Raiders to host NCAA Tournament games

Pete Christy — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:04:00 EDT

The Lady Raiders learned they are a number 7 seed in NCAA Tourney and will host South Florida at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 23rd at the United Spirit Arena.

Texas Tech's Jonny Drozd named Big 12 Newcomer of the Week

KCBD Staff — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:31:00 EDT

For the second consecutive week, the Texas Tech baseball program has had the Big 12 Newcomer of the Week while junior left-handed pitcher Jonny Drozd (Lake Dallas, Texas) was selected on Monday, the league office announced this afternoon.

Texas Tech wins series at Texas with 4-2 victory

KCBD Staff — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 19:38:00 EDT

Texas Tech scored four unanswered runs and used seven scoreless innings from its bullpen to win its Big 12 opening series 4-2 over Texas on Sunday at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in front of 6,373 fans in attendance.

Texas Tech fires basketball staff, keeps Walker

Pete Christy — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 18:10:00 EDT

Texas Tech has relieved the entire Red Raider basketball staff of their duties, except Interim Head Coach Chris Walker.

Extra Innings: 3.15

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 00:19:00 EDT

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Crockett honored by College Hoops Daily

KCBD Staff — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:00:00 EDT

Texas Tech junior Jaye Crockett has been named the Big 12 Conference Sixth Man of the Year by College Hoops Daily.

Lady Raiders fall to Oklahoma State in Big 12 tournament 59-54

Chris Curtis — Sat, 9 Mar 2013 17:13:00 EST

The Lady Raiders entered the Big 12 Tournament in Dallas, Texas with high expectations. However, the Lady Raiders bid for a Big 12 Championship ended right out of the gate.

Idalou falls in state semifinals

Blake Brodie — Fri, 8 Mar 2013 14:42:00 EST

It was a sad ending to a great season for the Idalou Wildcats. Entering their 4th straight state final four, the Wildcats run ended right where it did a season ago, in the state semis.

Red Raider's Big 12 opener against TCU moved to Thursday night

KCBD Staff — Thu, 7 Mar 2013 12:37:00 EST

The Red Raiders will kickoff Big 12 play in front of a national television audience on Thursday, Sept. 12, at Jones AT&T Stadium, giving Tech its second date change to the schedule in as many days.

Five-run 7th inning gives Tech split at No. 16 Arizona

KCBD Staff — Wed, 6 Mar 2013 19:37:00 EST

Texas Tech used five runs in the seventh inning with solid pitching and defense to defeat No. 16 Arizona 5-2 on Wednesday in the midweek series finale at Hi Corbett Field.

Extra Innings: 3.5

Tue, 5 Mar 2013 23:12:00 EST

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Whitharral Lady Panthers win Conference 1A Division II State Championship

Chris Curtis — Sat, 2 Mar 2013 23:21:00 EST

It took three straight trips to the state championship tournament, but the Lady Panthers finally made 2013 a year to remember by beating Saltillo 45-36 for their first-ever state championship.

High School Hoop Madness: 3.01

Sat, 2 Mar 2013 22:20:00 EST

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4 local TAPPS teams bring home state titles

Blake Brodie — Sat, 2 Mar 2013 22:10:00 EST

It was an amazing Saturday for Lubbock area TAPPS basketball as four schools won state championships in basketball.

State title game ends in heartbreak for Smyer Lady Cats

Chris Curtis — Sat, 2 Mar 2013 13:15:00 EST

The Smyer Lady Cats season ended Saturday at the hands of the Martin's Mill Lady Mustangs 49-46 in the Conference 1A Division 1 State Title Game.

Smyer Lady Cats ready for State

Chris Curtis — Fri, 1 Mar 2013 23:59:00 EST

The Smyer Lady Cats are one game away from claiming their third State Championship in four years. The Lady Cats will meet the Martin's Mill Lady Mustangs on Saturday for the Class 1A Division 1 State Championship.

Whitharral Lady Panthers headed to State Championship

Chris Curtis — Fri, 1 Mar 2013 23:52:00 EST

The Whitharral Lady Panthers are heading back to the Class 1A Division 2 State Championship after defeating Leakey 58-45 on Friday evening in the State Semifinal.

Wayland Baptist hires first swimming and diving coach

KCBD Staff — Fri, 1 Mar 2013 17:23:00 EST

Wayland Baptist announced on Friday the hiring of Alyson Hannan as the university's first-ever swimming and diving coach.

Smyer Lady cats defeat Dallas AAA to advance to State Championship

Chris Curtis — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:04:00 EST

The Smyer Lady Cats defeated the Dallas Triple A Academy 40-36 on Thursday morning in the State Semi Final game to advance to the 1A Division 1 State Championship on Saturday.

Lady Raiders get win #21

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 23:07:00 EST

The Texas Tech Lady Raiders knocked off Oklahoma State 61-53 Wednesday night at the United Spirit Arena.

High School Hoop Madness: 2.26

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 23:02:00 EST

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Bledsoe signs professional contract to play in Italy

KCBD Staff — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:00:00 EST

Former Red Raider Emily Bledsoe will play in the Italian Softball League beginning in late March.

Tech knocks off Florida International 8-6 in final game

KCBD Staff — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 19:14:00 EST

A six-run sixth inning led Texas Tech to an 8-6 victory over Florida International on Tuesday afternoon during the final game of a non-conference midweek series at FIU Baseball Stadium in Miami.

No. 13 Kansas State beats Texas Tech 75-55

Pete Christy — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:31:00 EST

Thomas Gipson scored 20 points, Angel Rodriguez added 16 and No. 13 Kansas State beat Texas Tech 75-55 on Monday night, giving the Wildcats 12 conference wins for the first time in 40 years.

Bryant resigns as Flying Queens coach

KCBD Staff — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 22:18:00 EST

Tory Bryant has resigned as head coach of the Wayland Baptist Flying Queens, citing a desire to get out of coaching and spend more time with his family.

Red Raiders drop heartbreaker 1-0 in 11 innings on Sunday

KCBD Staff — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 17:38:00 EST

Runs were at a premium on Sunday afternoon as Texas Tech fell 1-0 to Connecticut in a pitcher's duel while UConn scored the game-winning run on a sacrifice fly in the 11th inning as the Red Raiders completed weekend competition at the UCF Wawa Weekend Classic at Jay Bergman Field.

Brown leads Lady Raiders to 72-70 victory over Kansas

Chris Curtis — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 16:38:00 EST

Chynna Brown continues to carry the Lady Raiders to new heights in 2013. On Sunday she dropped 20 points to lead the Lady Raiders to a 72-70 victory over Kansas.

High School Hoop Madness: 2.22

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 00:05:00 EST

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Estacado H. S. wrestlers to compete at State

KCBD Staff — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:31:00 EST

Kimberly Castillo and Gabriella Aguilera are the first female wrestlers from the school and from the entire Lubbock I. S.D. to compete in the Girls University Interscholastic League State Wrestling Tournament.

High School Hoop Madness: 2.19

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:14:00 EST

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Texas Tech football Spring Game set for April 20

KCBD Staff — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:18:00 EST

From Texas Tech Athletics: LUBBOCK, Texas – Texas Tech fans should mark their calendars for Saturday, April 20 as the Red Raiders will hold their first spring football game under newly named head coach

Proud Lady Raiders honor 1993 championship team

Alex Zielinski — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 21:36:00 EST

Twenty years after head coach Marsha Sharp led her team to a national championship, the golden girls of Texas Tech basketball returned home to a hero's welcome.

Lady Raiders sweep season series against Texas with 69-62 victory

Chris Curtis — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 20:49:00 EST

Twenty years ago the 1993 Lady Raiders defeated the Texas Longhorns then went on to win 19 straight games and the National Championship. Chynna Brown and company hope their latest 69-62 victory over Texas propels them to a similar streak.

Texas Tech baseball secures 13-0 victory over Northern Illinois

KCBD Staff — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 18:00:00 EST

The Texas Tech baseball team finished its opening weekend with a 13-0 victory over Northern Illinois on Sunday at Rip Griffin Park to improve to 4-0 overall on the season.

Texas Tech drops heartbreaker in Morgantown 66-64

Chris Curtis — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 17:15:00 EST

The Texas Tech Red Raiders had a chance to win the game on the final shot against West Virginia, but Josh Grey's three-pointer to win fell short as the Red Raiders lost to the Mountaineers on Saturday 66-64.

Red Raiders move to 2-0 with win over Northern Colorado

KCBD Staff — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 17:10:00 EST

Texas Tech improved to 2-0 on the season with a 10-1 victory over Northern Colorado on Saturday afternoon at Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park.

Red Raiders cruise to 11-3 victory over UMKC

KCBD Staff — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 17:07:00 EST

Adriana Perez connected on a pair of home runs and Sandy James drove in three runs as Texas Tech cruised past UMKC, 11-3, in five innings Saturday morning at the NMSU Softball Complex.

High School Hoop Madness: 2.15

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 23:42:00 EST

Check out all of Friday's area playoff action in our High School Hoop Madness!

High School Hoop Madness: 2.11

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:19:00 EST

The playoffs are kicking off this week in our High School Hoop Madness!

#1 Baylor too much for the Lady Raiders

Pete Christy — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:14:00 EST

Top ranked Baylor showed why they have now won 52 straight at home and 35 consecutive Big 12 games as they knocked off the Lady Raiders 89-47 in Waco.

Food for Thought Report: 1.31

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:42:00 EST

Here is a complete list of the restaurants and their violations for the week ending on 1/24/13.

Three Lady Raiders named to Academic All-Big 12 Team

KCBD Staff — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:49:00 EST

Texas Tech seniors Casey Morris and Mary Bokenkamp were both named to the Academic All-Big 12 First Team while redshirt-junior Shauntal Nobles was named to the Academic All-Big 12 Second Team.

Lady Raiders complete sweep of TCU 64-46 on Saturday

Chris Curtis — Sat, 9 Feb 2013 22:02:00 EST

The Lady Raiders completed a two-game sweep of Texas Christian for the 2012-2013 season on Saturday with a final score of 64-46.

Red Raider frustration continues after 75-48 loss to Baylor

Chris Curtis — Sat, 9 Feb 2013 18:23:00 EST

The Texas Tech Red Raiders only trailed by 12 at half, but dismal shooting in the second half doomed the Red Raiders in Waco 75-48 on Saturday afternoon.

High School Hoop Madness: 2.7

Sat, 9 Feb 2013 01:33:00 EST

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Texas Tech softball routs Central Florida for season-opening win

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 15:58:00 EST

Texas Tech exploded for four runs in the first inning and five more in the third en route to a season-opening 12-4 victory over Central Florida Friday.

Texas Tech surpasses $1 billion goal in capital campaign

KCBD Staff — Fri, 8 Feb 2013 14:06:00 EST

Texas Tech University announced Friday that its capital campaign and most ambitious fundraising effort has crossed the $1 billion mark nearly a year ahead of schedule.

Lady Raiders think pink topping West Virginia

Pete Christy — Wed, 6 Feb 2013 23:03:00 EST

The Lady Raiders were pretty in pink topping West Virginia 76-63 Wednesday night at the United Spirit Arena.

Red Raiders lose to #13 Kansas State

Pete Christy — Wed, 6 Feb 2013 18:25:00 EST

13th ranked Kansas State proved to be too much for the Red Raiders as the Wildcats beat them 68-59 Tuesday night at the United Spirit Arena. Kansas State has defeated Tech 6 straight times.

Red Raider football announces 2013 signing class

KCBD Staff — Wed, 6 Feb 2013 17:00:00 EST

Texas Tech Football Coach Kliff Kingsbury announced the signing of 23 student-athletes as part of his first signing class as head coach of the Red Raiders.

High School Hoop Madness: 2.5

Wed, 6 Feb 2013 00:58:00 EST

Check out all of Tuesday's area basketball action in our High School Hoop Madness!

Nolan Ryan awarded Stewardship of Texas Values Award

KCBD Staff — Tue, 5 Feb 2013 16:19:00 EST

Texas Lyceum announced Tuesday that the recipient of the 2012 Stewardship of Texas Values Award is baseball's all time strikeout leader, CEO and President of the Texas Rangers Nolan Ryan.

Judge throws out Mike Leach's lawsuit against Texas Tech

KCBD Staff — Mon, 4 Feb 2013 23:00:00 EST

Today district judge William Sowder ruled that Tech did not violate Leach's due process rights by firing him in December 2009.

Lady Raiders fall to Iowa State 67-52

Chris Curtis — Sat, 2 Feb 2013 16:37:00 EST

The Lady Raiders were unable to bounce back after a tough loss at home to #1 Baylor as they fell in Ames, Iowa on Saturday 67-52.

Red Raiders fall to Mountaineers 77-61

Chris Curtis — Sat, 2 Feb 2013 16:31:00 EST

The Red Raiders welcomed the West Virginia Mountaineers to United Spirit Arena on Saturday afternoon, but it was the new kids on the block who left with a victory.

High School Hoop Madness: 2.1

Sat, 2 Feb 2013 02:00:00 EST

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Texas Rangers praise 'loyal fans' as caravan passes through Lubbock

Chris Curtis — Fri, 1 Feb 2013 11:56:00 EST

The 2013 Texas Rangers Winter Caravan made a pit stop in Lubbock on Thursday morning.

Lady Raiders lose to #1 Baylor

Pete Christy — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:28:00 EST

The Lady Raiders set out to beat #1 Baylor at home for the 2nd time in the last 3 years but came up short Wednesday night at the United Spirit Arena.

High School Hoop Madness: 1.29

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 01:55:00 EST

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Racers turn out to raise money for LISD Mountain Bike Team

KCBD Staff — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 21:08:00 EST

Velocity Bike Shop sponsored a "cyclocross race" in an area just north of the Lubbock Windmill Museum off 19th Street.

Career day for Chynna Brown lifts Lady Raiders over TCU 53-42

Chris Curtis — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 16:14:00 EST

The Texas Tech Lady Raiders led the way as Chynna Brown helped Texas Tech defeat TCU 53-42 on Sunday afternoon.

Red Raiders fall short in Austin

Blake Brodie — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 22:22:00 EST

Texas Tech was riding high after Wednesday's surprising victory over Iowa State, but they failed to continue the momentum in Austin, where the Red Raiders fell to Texas, 73-57.

Texas Tech baseball wins alumni game, 5-4

KCBD Staff — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 18:19:00 EST

Texas Tech scored two runs in the bottom of the eighth inning and held on to its lead while defeating its Alumni with a 5-4 victory on Saturday at Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park.

High School Hoop Madness: 1.25

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 01:41:00 EST

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Lubbock-Cooper hires new football coach

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:45:00 EST

Lubbock-Cooper ISD has hired Max Kattwinkel as it's new head football coach. Kattwinkel replaces John Windham after his promotion to full-time Athletic Director.

Don Long steps down in Idalou

Pete Christy — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:05:00 EST

Some surprising news out of Idalou. Wildcat football coach Don Long tells KCBD NewsChannel 11's Pete Christy that he has stepped down to become the Defensive Coordinator at Andrews.

Harlem Globetrotters return to Lubbock Feb. 1

Christy Hartin — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 14:56:00 EST

The Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their new 2013 "You Write the Rules" show to Lubbock on Feb. 1 at the Rip Griffin Center.

Red Raiders get huge home win against Iowa State

Pete Christy — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 23:25:00 EST

The Texas Tech Red Raiders snapped their 4 game losing streak, getting a huge 56-51 win over Iowa State at the United Spirit Arena Wednesday Night.

High School Hoop Madness: 1.22

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 01:01:00 EST

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Season football tickets now available on payment plan

KCBD Staff — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 23:52:00 EST

From Texas Tech Athletics: The triumphant return of Texas Tech's native son Kliff Kingsbury and an exciting Big 12 home schedule that features the last two defending conference champions Kansas State

New York Jets coach Rex Ryan visits Texas Tech

Chris Curtis — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 23:31:00 EST

The Head Coach of the New York Jets was in town over the weekend to visit Texas Tech and his former linebacker coach, Mike Smith.

Lady Raiders knock off 21st ranked Jayhawks

Blake Brodie — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 23:06:00 EST

The Lady Raiders basketball team (14-4, 4-2) held on for a 70-63 victory over 21st ranked Kansas (11-5, 2-3) at United Spirit Arena Saturday night.

Red Raiders compete in East-West Shrine Game

Chris Curtis — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 22:18:00 EST

Texas Tech Quarterback Seth Doege and defensive back Cody Davis participated in the 2013 East-West Shrine game in St. Petersburg, Florida on Saturday afternoon.

Red Raiders blasted by Oklahoma State

Blake Brodie — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 17:41:00 EST

The Texas Tech men's team (8-8, 1-4) dropped its fourth straight game Saturday afternoon to Oklahoma State (12-4, 2-2), 79-45 at Gallagher Iba Arena.

High School Hoop Madness: 1.18

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 01:47:00 EST

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Kingsbury names Red Raider coaching staff

KCBD Staff — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:32:00 EST

New Red Raider Head Coach Kliff Kingsbury formally announced his coaching staff Friday. Among the 10 assistant coaches are 5 former Red Raiders.

Texas Tech baseball recruiting class ranked 24th by Perfect Game

KCBD Staff — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 13:57:00 EST

For the first time in over a decade, the Texas Tech baseball recruiting class has received a top-25 ranking as Perfect Game tabbed the Red Raiders 2013-2014 recruits as the 24th best recruiting class in the country.

Lady Raiders win in Austin over Texas

Pete Christy — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 23:08:00 EST

It's a rare occurrence for the Lady Raiders to win in Austin but Kristy Curry's squad did just that, knocking off the Lady Longhorns 66-59.

Red Raiders Lose to Sooners at Oklahoma

Pete Christy — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 23:06:00 EST

The Red Raiders dropped their 3rd straight Big 12 Conference game losing 81-63 Wednesday night at Oklahoma.

Red Raider Club football recruiting reviews announced

KCBD Staff — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:43:00 EST

Red Raider fans in Lubbock, Dallas, Houston and Midland will have the opportunity to be introduced to the 2013 football signing class by coach Kliff Kingsbury as part of the Red Raider Club Recruiting Review.

High School Hoop Madness: 1.15

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 01:54:00 EST

Check out Tuesday's scores and matchups from our High School Hoop Madness!

LCU men's soccer: Beard resigns to take over Faulkner's program

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:38:00 EST

Lubbock Christian University has confirmed that men's soccer head coach Kyle Beard has resigned to accept the position as head coach of the men's soccer program at Faulkner University.

Texas Tech names new Defensive Coordinator

Chris Curtis — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 02:17:00 EST

Kliff Kingsbury finally got his guy after weeks of discussions with Texas A&M linebacker coach Matt Wallerstedt.

Second half free throw shooting dooms Lady Raiders

Chris Curtis — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 06:14:00 EST

The Lady Raiders cut the 12-point deficit down to 4 late in the second half, but were unable to break even or go ahead as #16 Oklahoma defeated the Lady Raiders 65-55.

Texas Tech Falls to No. 6 Kansas 60-46

Chris Curtis — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 20:13:00 EST

The Texas Tech Red Raiders only trailed #6 Kansas by 2 at the half, but a critical 12-0 run early in the second half held off any chance of an upset as the Jayhawks defeated the Red Raiders 60-46 on Saturday afternoon.

High School Hoop Madness: 1.11

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 00:55:00 EST

Check out area matchups from Friday in our High School Hoop Madness!