Tiny Sports Desk

The Texas Tech Red Raiders went from national headlines to hard questions in just a few days—stunning the No. 1 Arizona Wildcats before falling to the unranked Arizona State Sun Devils and losing preseason All-American JT Toppin to a season-ending torn ACL.

Texas Tech softball is off to a dominant 6–0 start, highlighted by ranked wins over No. 11 Texas A&M and No. 6 Florida State. With veteran leadership from star pitcher Nijaree Canady and what head coach Gerry Glasco calls his most experienced roster yet, the Red Raiders are building early momentum as they prepare for another ranked test against No. 8 Nebraska in Clearwater.

Texas Tech’s men’s basketball team has dropped two straight games for the first time this season, falling in the AP Top 25 after a strong Big 12 start. Head coach Grant McCasland praised the team’s competitiveness and hopes this challenging stretch will help the Red Raiders improve ahead of March Madness.

A look back at Texas Tech’s first female club hockey player — and the passion and motivation that earned her place on the ice.

Amid a tough year for agriculture, the Lubbock County Junior Livestock Show proved the strength of community and youth dedication. From months of caring for animals to scholarship awards for graduating seniors, the annual event highlighted how the show raises more than livestock — it helps raise future leaders.

Amid one of the best starts in program history, Texas Tech women’s basketball climbed into the AP Top 25 behind one of the Big 12’s top defenses. Now, with some of the conference’s toughest opponents ahead, the Lady Raiders face the most demanding stretch of their season.

Although Texas Tech’s run ended with a New Year’s Day loss to Oregon in the College Football Playoffs, the Red Raiders’ first trip to the postseason marked one of the most memorable seasons in program history.