FORT WORTH, TX — The storied basketball rivalry between Texas Tech and No. 22 Texas A&M will reignite on Sunday as the two teams face off at 2 p.m. in the US LBM Coast-to-Coast Challenge at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. This will be the first official meeting between the programs since 2012, following Texas A&M's departure from the Big 12.
Texas Tech (7-1) holds a slight edge in the all-time series, leading 64-61, despite losing the last six official matchups. The Aggies (7-2) swept the final three seasons of Big 12 play before realignment. The Red Raiders claimed an 89-84 victory in an exhibition game against the Aggies last year in Denton.
Both teams are riding three-game win streaks. Texas Tech is coming off a 76-62 victory over DePaul, while Texas A&M secured a 57-44 win over Wake Forest earlier this week.
Texas Tech:
- Scoring Efficiency: Texas Tech ranks fifth nationally in field goal percentage (51.6%) and ninth in 3-point shooting (40.9%).
- High Scoring: The team averages 86.9 points per game, ranking 15th in the NCAA.
- Free-Throw Success: Leads the Big 12 in free-throw shooting at 80.1%.
- Notable Performances at Dickies Arena: The Red Raiders are 1-1 at the venue, including a 76-54 win over Vanderbilt last season.
- Texas Tech Coach Grant McCasland: Holds a career record of 241-101 and a dominant 21-2 home record with the Red Raiders.
- Roster Breakdown: Features a mix of experienced players, including fifth-year seniors Chance McMillian and Kerwin Walton, as well as talented freshmen like Christian Anderson and Jazz Henderson.
Texas A&M:
- Defensive Strength: The Aggies limit opponents to 37.4% shooting and 64.7 points per game.
- Rebounding Leader: A&M leads the nation in defensive rebounds per game (17.1) and is second in total rebounds (43.8 per game).
- Signature Wins: The Aggies' recent streak includes victories over Creighton and Rutgers.
Game Details
- Matchup: Texas Tech (7-1) vs. Texas A&M (7-2)
- Location: Dickies Arena, Fort Worth, Texas
- Tip-off: 2 p.m. CST
- TV: ESPN2 (Rich Hollenberg, King McClure)
- Radio: Texas Tech Sports Network (Geoff Haxton, Chris Level)
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