Texas Tech Re-enters AP Poll Top 10

Red Raiders tie highest ranking of the season after two big wins this past week.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Associated Press has released their latest Top 25 rankings, with Texas Tech checking in at #10. This ties the Red Raiders' highest ranking of the season, previously reaching the #10 spot in the preseason poll. Texas Tech picked up two big wins this past week over Cincinnati at home and Iowa State in Hilton Coliseum.

Why it matters

Texas Tech's return to the Top 10 of the AP poll is a significant milestone for the program, showcasing their competitiveness and success this season against tough Big 12 competition. The Red Raiders have proven they can beat top-ranked teams, with wins over No. 1 Duke, No. 2 Arizona, No. 6 Iowa State, and No. 7 Houston.

The details

The Red Raiders are back in action tomorrow versus TCU, with tip-off slated for 6:00 PM on FS1. They will then close out the regular season on Saturday in Provo versus BYU, with tip-off at 9:30 PM on ESPN. TCU is 19-10 overall and 9-7 in Big 12 play, while BYU has a record of 20-9 overall and 8-8 in Big 12 play.

  • The Associated Press released their latest Top 25 rankings on March 2, 2026.
  • Texas Tech previously reached the #10 ranking in the preseason poll.

The players

Texas Tech Red Raiders

The men's basketball team of Texas Tech University, a public research university located in Lubbock, Texas.

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What’s next

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The takeaway

Texas Tech's return to the Top 10 of the AP poll is a testament to the program's competitiveness and success this season, having proven they can beat top-ranked teams in the tough Big 12 conference.