Illinois survived an epic performance from Texas Tech star JT Toppin, one of the best returning players in the country, in this game. The standout big man scored 35 points, with 24 of those coming in the second half, and added 11 rebounds in the loss.

Cristina Sanchez Cerqueira, a junior forward for the University of Arkansas women's basketball team, had a stern message Thursday following the Razorbacks' 68-60 victory over Southeastern Louisiana.

Krista Gerlich still has her eyes to the future of the Texas Tech women's basketball program, and she may have the best full team of her tenure right now.

After the Texas Tech basketball team lost to Illinois, head coach Grant McCasland kept it real on the program's grit.

Sunday, 2 p.m. at United Supermarkets Arena (15,098) in Lubbock, Texas. Arkansas leads 19-10 but is 4-5 when playing in Lubbock. Texas Tech defeated Arkansas 75-72 on Dec. 15, 2024, in Fayetteville.

America forward JT Toppin scored 31 points and had 14 rebounds in his season debut to lead five players scoring in double figures for No. 10 Texas Tech as the Red Raiders beat Sam Houston 98-77.

Monterey star Ambrosia Cole has officially signed with the Texas Tech women's basketball team. How will the Lady Raiders use Cole as a freshman?

The Texas Tech Red Raiders and Illinois Fighting Illini meet in a Top 25 clash Tuesday in Champaign, Illinois. Tip-off is at 8:30 p.m. ET.