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No. 16 Texas Tech Holds Off Kansas in Close Game
Lady Raiders rally from early deficit to win third straight
Feb. 11, 2026 at 2:47am
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No. 16 Texas Tech women's basketball team defeated Kansas 70-65 in a close game on Tuesday in Lubbock, Texas. The Lady Raiders overcame an early 10-point deficit, led by a 23-point performance from Bailey Maupin, who scored 12 points in the fourth quarter to help Texas Tech hold off a late Kansas comeback attempt.
Why it matters
This was an important Big 12 conference matchup between two teams with postseason aspirations. The win keeps No. 16 Texas Tech in the hunt for a high seed in the NCAA Tournament, while Kansas falls to 5-9 in conference play.
The details
Texas Tech trailed by 10 points in the first quarter but rallied to take a six-point lead in the fourth quarter. Kansas tied the game at 59 with a three-point play, but the Lady Raiders made 11 of 12 free throws down the stretch to secure the victory. Texas Tech outrebounded Kansas 11-10 on the offensive glass, leading to 10 second-chance points, and the Jayhawks' 20 turnovers also proved costly.
- The game was played on Tuesday, February 11, 2026 in Lubbock, Texas.
The players
Bailey Maupin
A key player for No. 16 Texas Tech, scoring a game-high 23 points including 12 in the fourth quarter to lead the Lady Raiders to victory.
S'Mya Nichols
The leading scorer for Kansas with 15 points, including a three-point play that tied the game at 59 in the fourth quarter.
What they’re saying
“We had to dig deep to come back from that early deficit, but the team showed a lot of grit and determination to pull out the win.”
— Krista Gerlich, Texas Tech Head Coach
What’s next
Texas Tech will look to build on this win as they continue their push for a high NCAA Tournament seed, while Kansas will try to rebound and improve their conference record.
The takeaway
This was a hard-fought Big 12 battle that showcased the competitiveness of the conference. Texas Tech's ability to rally from an early deficit and make key free throws down the stretch proved to be the difference in a close game between two teams with postseason aspirations.
