T Toppin had 18 points and 14 rebounds, Chance McMillian scored 16 points and No. 22 Texas Tech beat TCU 71-57 on Wednesday night in its first game as a ranked team this season.

Emerging research points to the problems this can create for children. A study by Texas Tech University’s Jacob Kirksey found that students with new uncertified teachers lost the equivalent of about four months of learning in reading and three months in math.

Texas Tech University announced Tuesday that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Natura Resources LLC of Abilene and Abilene Christian University (ACU) to seek business opportunities and funding for projects related to Natura's molten salt reactor (MSR) currently under construction on the ACU campus.

The Red Raiders were short-handed as standout forward Darrion Williams was ruled out just before tip-off. But even without their third-leading scorer and second-leading rebounder, Texas Tech (16-4, 7-2) had more than enough offense to pull away from TCU (10-10, 3-6) in the second half.

Texas Tech University is partnering with Natura Resources and Abilene Christian University to deploy Natura’s molten salt reactor (MSR) currently under construction at ACU.

Key players from the Red Raiders to watch when they take on the TCU Horned Frogs Basketball team on Wednesday.

Midland Christian graduate Garison Breeding spent 3 years at Tennessee. He's back near home with Texas Tech and off to a good start in his last year.

Note: The video above reflects top headlines from the morning of January 16, 2025. LUBBOCK, Texas– Texas Tech University has announced an increase in graduation rates with a six-year rate of 69% and a four-year rate of 51%.

Meteorologist and Ag Reporter, Leah Rodriguez, spoke with Raider Red Meats about the honor of preparing meat for the Black Tie and Boots Ball.

TCU did just enough to catch Texas Tech's attention on Wednesday. Once the 22nd-ranked Red Raiders got their wake-up call, however, they settled back in as one of the hottest teams in the Big 12 Conference.

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Big games by former Oscar Smith, Lake Taylor, Warhill and Catholic standouts mark the night in college basketball.