Kansas State Wildcats Crushed by No. 13 Texas Tech Red Raiders

Texas Tech sets scoring record in 100-72 blowout win over Kansas State

Feb. 22, 2026 at 1:26am

The Kansas State Wildcats men's basketball team suffered a blowout loss to the No. 13 ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders, who scored 100 points - the most ever in the history of the series between the two teams. The Red Raiders overwhelmed the Wildcats with multiple offensive surges to cruise to the 28-point victory at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock.

Why it matters

This loss is a setback for the Wildcats, who were hoping to pull off an upset on the road against the highly ranked Red Raiders. Texas Tech's dominant performance at home showcases their strength as a top-15 team in the country and serves as a reminder of how difficult it is for opposing teams to win in the challenging environment of Lubbock.

The details

Kansas State struggled to contain the Red Raiders' offensive onslaught, as Texas Tech scored 100 points - the most ever in the history of the series between the two teams. The Wildcats were simply overmatched, unable to match the Red Raiders' firepower and intensity throughout the game.

  • The game took place on Saturday afternoon, February 22, 2026.

The players

Texas Tech Red Raiders

The No. 13 ranked men's basketball team of Texas Tech University, known for their strong home-court advantage in Lubbock.

Kansas State Wildcats

The men's basketball team of Kansas State University, who were hoping to pull off an upset on the road against the highly ranked Red Raiders.

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The takeaway

This blowout loss serves as a humbling reminder for the Kansas State Wildcats of the challenges they face in competing against top-tier programs like Texas Tech, especially on the road in the difficult environment of Lubbock. The Red Raiders' dominant performance showcases their strength as a top-15 team and the Wildcats will need to regroup and learn from this experience as they continue their season.