Kansas State Basketball Faces No. 13 Texas Tech

Wildcats look to build on recent win as they take on Red Raiders on the road

Feb. 21, 2026 at 9:22am

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Kansas State basketball will face off against No. 13 Texas Tech on Saturday, February 21st at 1:30 PM CT. The Wildcats are looking to build on their recent win that snapped a six-game losing streak, as they take on the highly-ranked Red Raiders at the United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas.

Why it matters

This matchup between Kansas State and Texas Tech features two Big 12 Conference rivals looking to gain ground in the standings. The Wildcats are hoping to turn their season around under new head coach Matthew Driscoll, while the Red Raiders are aiming to solidify their position as one of the top teams in the conference.

The details

Kansas State will be facing a tough test on the road against a Texas Tech team that is currently ranked 13th in the nation. The Red Raiders have been one of the surprise teams in the Big 12 this season and will be looking to defend their home court against the visiting Wildcats.

  • The game is scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:30 PM CT.

The players

Matthew Driscoll

The new head coach of the Kansas State Wildcats basketball team.

Texas Tech Red Raiders

The men's basketball team from Texas Tech University, currently ranked 13th in the nation.

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The takeaway

This matchup between Kansas State and Texas Tech will be an important test for both teams as they look to make their mark in the Big 12 Conference. The Wildcats will need to play their best basketball to have a chance of pulling off the upset on the road against the highly-ranked Red Raiders.