Texas Tech Climbs to No. 13 in Latest AP Poll

Red Raiders move up after wins over Colorado and then-No. 1 Arizona.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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The Texas Tech Red Raiders have risen to No. 13 in the latest Associated Press college basketball poll after an undefeated week that included wins over Colorado and then-ranked No. 1 Arizona.

Why it matters

Texas Tech's rise in the rankings reflects the team's strong start to the season and their ability to defeat top-ranked opponents, which could boost their chances of making the NCAA Tournament later this year.

The details

The Red Raiders defeated Colorado and then-No. 1 Arizona last week, propelling them up several spots in the latest AP Top 25 poll. Texas Tech now finds itself ranked 13th in the country.

  • The latest AP Poll was released on February 16, 2026.

The players

Texas Tech Red Raiders

The men's basketball team of Texas Tech University, located in Lubbock, Texas.

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What’s next

Texas Tech will look to continue their strong play as they prepare for their next games against Big 12 Conference opponents.

The takeaway

Texas Tech's rise in the rankings demonstrates the team's ability to compete with the top programs in college basketball, and they will look to build on this success as they push towards a potential NCAA Tournament berth.