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No. 16 Texas Tech hosts TCU in home finale on Tuesday
Red Raiders look to continue historic season with fourth top 10 win and third top 5 victory
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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Texas Tech's men's basketball team, ranked No. 16 in the nation, will host TCU in their final home game of the season on Tuesday. The Red Raiders are coming off an impressive 82-73 road victory over No. 4 Iowa State, handing the Cyclones their first home loss of the season. Tech has set a program record with four wins over top 10 opponents and three top 5 victories this season, including wins over No. 1 Arizona, No. 3 Duke, No. 4 Iowa State, and No. 6 Houston.
Why it matters
Texas Tech has had an incredible season, establishing itself as one of the top teams in the country. This final home game is a chance for the Red Raiders to honor their seniors and continue their momentum heading into the Big 12 Tournament and potentially the NCAA Tournament.
The details
The Red Raiders (22-7, 12-4 Big 12) are led by standout players Donovan Atwell and Christian Anderson, who have both broken the program's single-season record for 3-pointers made. Atwell is second in the nation with 110 3-pointers, while Anderson leads the Big 12 in assists per game and is closing in on the single-season assists record at Texas Tech. The team has shown incredible resilience, winning three straight games since losing star player JT Toppin to a season-ending injury.
- The game is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2026.
- Texas Tech will honor seniors Donovan Atwell, Tyeree Bryan, and Jack Francis before the game.
The players
Donovan Atwell
A senior guard for Texas Tech who is second in the nation with 110 3-pointers made this season.
Christian Anderson
A junior guard for Texas Tech who leads the Big 12 in assists per game and is closing in on the program's single-season assists record.
JT Toppin
An All-American forward for Texas Tech who suffered a season-ending injury on February 17.
What’s next
The Red Raiders will travel to Provo, Utah to play BYU on Saturday, March 8, 2026 after their matchup against TCU.
The takeaway
Texas Tech's historic season has been defined by its resilience and ability to win against top-ranked opponents. Despite the loss of a key player, the Red Raiders have continued to excel and are poised to make a deep run in the postseason.
