Masked Rider Hospitalized After Riding Incident at Texas Tech

 Texas Tech’s beloved Masked Rider, Rose Rosas, was hospitalized after a riding incident on campus. She’s now recovering, and Centennial Champion is safe. Full details inside.

Lubbock, TX – Texas Tech’s iconic game-day tradition took an unexpected turn Friday evening when the university’s current Masked Rider, Rose Rosas, was involved in a riding incident on campus. The accident occurred during a campus event, prompting immediate medical attention.

Rosas was transported to a local hospital where she is now reported to be in stable condition and “in good spirits,” according to university officials.

The horse, Centennial Champion—a beloved symbol of Red Raider pride—was unharmed and quickly secured by the Masked Rider team and staff.

The Masked Rider program, first introduced in 1954, is one of Texas Tech’s most recognized and cherished traditions. The rider, dressed in all black with a flowing cape, leads the football team onto the field atop a black horse before every home game, symbolizing strength, pride, and the unyielding Red Raider spirit.

While details on the cause of the incident have not been released, Texas Tech has assured the community that both Rosas and Centennial Champion will receive continued care and attention. The university community has already begun sending messages of encouragement and support through social media, using hashtags like #GunsUpForRose and #WreckEm.

As one of the most visible student ambassadors at Texas Tech, Rosas has represented the program with enthusiasm and dedication. Fans across Raiderland are eager to see her back in the saddle, continuing the tradition that unites generations of Red Raiders.