LUBBOCK, TX — The Texas Tech Lady Raiders (9-1) are set to play their first road game of the season on Wednesday, December 11, as they take on the SMU Mustangs (5-5) in Dallas. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Moody Coliseum.
Texas Tech holds a 42-4 all-time record against SMU, having won 27 of the last 28 meetings. The Lady Raiders are riding a two-game winning streak in the series, including a 61-49 victory in their most recent matchup on March 20, 2023.
Junior forward Kilah Freelon has been a standout performer this season. She led the team in rebounding during the Lady Raiders’ last outing against Stephen F. Austin. Freelon set a career high with nine offensive boards and totaled 11 rebounds, marking the first double-digit rebound performance for a Lady Raider this season. Freelon ranks among the Big 12’s best in offensive rebounding, tied for fifth with 2.67 offensive boards per game.
Texas Tech's depth remains a factor, as the team ranks second in the Big 12 and 31st nationally with 29.7 bench points per game. The Lady Raiders scored a season-high 47 bench points against Missouri State and have now shot above 46 percent from the field in three consecutive games, including a season-best 58.3 percent against Missouri State.
Texas Tech Lady Raiders in action againt Stephen F. Austin
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Scouting SMU
- The Mustangs bring a 5-5 record into the contest, with wins over North Carolina A&T, Western Michigan, Lamar, Arkansas–Pine Bluff, and UT Arlington. SMU averages 70.3 points per game while holding opponents to 65.1 points.
- Nya Robertson leads SMU with 21.0 points per game, supported by Chantae Embry (12.6 ppg). Jessica Peterson anchors the team with 11.2 rebounds and 9.8 points per game, just shy of averaging a double-double. SMU averages 42.9 rebounds and 14.4 assists per game while shooting 39.7 percent from the field.
Live stats will be provided on Sidearm, and the game will be streamed on ACCNX. Fans can also listen to the games in the Varsity Network App.
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