Red Raider Weekend to Remember: Texas Tech Men & Women Shock Duke and Baylor


 


🔴 Men’s Basketball: Red Raiders Rally to Beat Duke 82–81

In a classic December showdown at Madison Square Garden, the Texas Tech Red Raiders men's basketball pulled off one of the biggest wins of the season — topping No. 3 Duke by a score of 82–81. ESPN.com

Tech trailed by 17 points in the second half, but sparked a furious comeback that no one saw coming. Christian Anderson was the star of the night, dropping 27 points — including 23 in the second half — and calmly sinking the game-winning free throw with just 3.4 seconds left on the clock. ESPN.com

Forward J.T. Toppin added a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds, overcoming foul trouble to help anchor the comeback. ESPN.com

“It was electric,” Anderson said postgame. “We were so competitive and all we wanted to do was win. We had a level of fight to win the game.” Texas Tech Red Raiders

Head coach Grant McCasland echoed that confidence, praising his squad’s grit:

“We found a way through a lot of adversity. To do it the way we did it gives our team a lot of belief. It was a remarkable fight from our team.” Texas Tech Red Raiders

This win not only snapped Duke’s strong start to the season but also marked Texas Tech’s first win over a top-five team since 2022. ESPN.com

🔴 Women’s Basketball: Lady Raiders Edge Baylor 61–60

The Lady Raiders weren’t about to let the weekend belong only to the men.

In a thriller that came down to the final possession, Texas Tech Lady Raiders basketball claimed a 61–60 victory over No. 15 Baylor — a historic rivalry game that ignited United Supermarkets Arena and sent the home crowd into a frenzy. 

Guard Bailey Maupin was the catalyst down the stretch, calmly knocking down clutch free throws in the final minute that ultimately decided the game. Her poise under pressure was a defining moment in a tightly contested matchup. 

After the final buzzer, Maupin reflected on the win:

“We knew this was going to be a battle. We stuck to what we do, fought every possession, and it paid off.” 

This upset snapped a long Baylor winning streak in the series and gave Texas Tech fans plenty to cheer about heading into conference play. 

📊 Weekend Stats That Matter

Men vs. Duke (82–81):

  • Christian Anderson: 27 pts (23 in 2nd half) ESPN.com

  • J.T. Toppin: 19 pts, 10 reb ESPN.com

  • LeJuan Watts: 20 pts ESPN.com

  • Duke’s Cameron Boozer: 23 pts, 8 reb, 7 ast ESPN.com

Women vs. Baylor (61–60):

  • Texas Tech Lady Raiders: clutch free throws and late stops defined the win

🏀 What It Means for Texas Tech

This weekend wasn’t just about two wins — it was about momentum, confidence, and identity.

  • The men’s victory against a top-3 opponent proves this Texas Tech squad can compete with elite teams on a national stage. ESPN.com

  • The women’s narrow road victory over a top-15 rival signals resiliency and poise in big moments. 

Both teams showed something deeper than X’s and O’s — they showed belief.

🔥 Final Take

For Red Raider fans, this weekend will be remembered as one of those defining moments where Texas Tech basketball flexed its competitive muscle in dramatic fashion. 🔴⚫

Wreck ’Em.

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