No. 20 Texas Tech ready for top-15 matchup against Baylor

The Lady Raiders look to earn their third top-15 victory of the season against the No. 15 Bears

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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The No. 20 Texas Tech Lady Raiders are set to host the No. 15 Baylor Bears in a key Big 12 matchup on Wednesday evening. Texas Tech is coming off a win over the Bears in December, snapping Baylor's 31-game winning streak. A victory would give the Lady Raiders their third top-15 win of the season and tie them for second place in the Big 12 standings.

Why it matters

This game is a crucial Big 12 showdown between two ranked teams fighting for position in the conference. Texas Tech is looking to build on its impressive win over Baylor earlier this season, while the Bears are hoping to avenge that loss and solidify their standing in the league.

The details

Texas Tech defeated Baylor 61-60 in Waco back in December, the Lady Raiders' first win in Waco since 2004. Baylor leads the all-time series 56-48. A win for Texas Tech would give them their third top-15 victory of the season, tying them for the Big 12 lead with West Virginia. The Lady Raiders have outscored Big 12 opponents by 51 points in second quarters this season.

  • The game is scheduled for Wednesday, February 17, 2026 at 6 p.m.
  • Texas Tech defeated Baylor 61-60 in Waco on December 21, 2025

The players

Taliah Scott

Baylor's leading scorer, averaging 20.6 points per game.

Darianna Littlepage-Buggs

Baylor forward averaging a double-double with 10.8 points and 10.5 rebounds per game.

Bella Fontleroy

Baylor guard with a team-high 45 steals.

Kiersten Johnson

Baylor center leading the team with 49 blocks.

Jana Van Gytenbeek

Baylor's assists leader with 172 on the season.

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