Arizona State looks to boost NCAA Tournament resume against Texas Tech

Sun Devils need a Quad 1 win to improve their bubble position ahead of Selection Sunday

Feb. 27, 2026 at 12:48pm

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Arizona State has a chance to pick up a crucial NCAA Tournament resume-boosting win on Sunday when it travels to take on Texas Tech. The Sun Devils are currently on the wrong side of the bubble, and a victory over the Red Raiders, who are safely in the tournament field, would give Molly Miller's team a much-needed Quad 1 win.

Why it matters

Arizona State is 0-4 in Quad 1 games this season, hurting its chances of making the NCAA Tournament. Several teams ahead of the Sun Devils on the bubble, like Clemson, Virginia, and Mississippi State, have at least one or two Quad 1 wins. A victory over Texas Tech, who has a NET ranking of 30, would provide a significant boost to Arizona State's resume.

The details

In Molly Miller's debut season as head coach, Arizona State has reached 22 wins for the first time since the 2018-19 season, the last time the Sun Devils made the NCAA Tournament. Miller has overhauled the roster using the transfer portal, helping Arizona State improve from a team that won just three Big 12 games last season to one that is on the cusp of punching its ticket to the Big Dance.

  • The game will take place on Sunday, February 27, 2026 at 3 p.m. ET.

The players

Molly Miller

The head coach of the Arizona State women's basketball team, who has helped turn the program around in her first season.

Texas Tech

The Red Raiders women's basketball team, who are safely in the NCAA Tournament field with a NET ranking of 30.

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What they’re saying

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— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

The takeaway

This game represents a crucial opportunity for Arizona State to boost its NCAA Tournament resume with a Quad 1 win. The Sun Devils need to pick up more high-quality victories to solidify their spot in the field of 68, and a win over Texas Tech would go a long way in that effort.