No. 20 Lady Raiders Face Colorado Buffaloes on the Road

Texas Tech looks to continue its strong Big 12 play against a surging Colorado squad.

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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The No. 20 Texas Tech Lady Raiders women's basketball team is set to take on the Colorado Buffaloes in Boulder, Colorado on Saturday evening. The Lady Raiders lead the all-time series against the Buffaloes 19-6 and have won six of the last seven meetings. Texas Tech is currently tied for second in the Big 12 standings and is looking to keep pace with conference leader TCU. The Lady Raiders are coming off an impressive 87-56 victory over No. 15 Baylor, which was their third top-15 win of the season.

Why it matters

This game is an important Big 12 matchup for the Lady Raiders as they look to secure a high seed in the conference tournament and potentially earn an NCAA Tournament bid. Colorado has been surging of late, winning seven of its last eight games, so this will be a tough road test for Texas Tech.

The details

The Lady Raiders have been led by the strong play of seniors Bailey Maupin and Snudda Collins. Maupin has scored 20+ points in three of the last four games, while Collins has recorded three straight double-digit performances, including a 23-point outing against Baylor. As a team, Texas Tech has dominated second quarters this season, outscoring Big 12 opponents by 64 points in those periods.

  • The game is scheduled for Saturday, February 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM CT.
  • Texas Tech defeated Colorado 83-79 in overtime in the last meeting on March 1, 2025.

The players

Bailey Maupin

A senior guard for the Texas Tech Lady Raiders who has been on a scoring tear lately, averaging 22.3 points per game over the last four contests.

Snudda Collins

A senior guard for the Texas Tech Lady Raiders who has recorded three straight double-digit scoring performances, including a 23-point outing against Baylor.

Desiree Wooten

A key player for the Colorado Buffaloes, averaging 12.5 points per game on the season.

Jade Masogayo

A Colorado Buffaloes player who is averaging a double-double with 12.3 points and 5.1 rebounds per game.

Zyanna Walker

A Colorado Buffaloes player who is scoring in double figures, averaging 10.9 points per game.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The Lady Raiders will look to continue their strong Big 12 play and keep pace with conference leader TCU. A win over Colorado would be an important step towards securing a high seed in the conference tournament.

The takeaway

This game showcases the Lady Raiders' ability to win against ranked opponents, as they have already picked up three top-15 wins this season. Texas Tech's dominance in second quarters has been a key factor in their success, and they will look to continue that trend against a surging Colorado squad.