On the Diamond

Texas Tech softball fell to Texas State 3-0, the offense stalled again at the end of a 6-game road-trip so a bit understanable, but maybe also a bit concerning to go 4-2 during this trip.

Texas Tech baseball fell to Incarnate Word 13-8. Lubbock Avalanche-Journal’s Don Williams reports that Friday night starter Lukas Pirko is out (non-arm injury) and will start Jackson Burns, Connor Mohan and Adam Hayes against Utah this weekend.

On the Hardwood

Lady Raider guard Bailey Maupin wasn’t drafted on Monday night in the WNBA Draft, but she did sign with the Golden State Valkyries. Go chase that dream!

Heading to the Bay 🔥

Bailey has signed a training camp contract with the @valkyries! pic.twitter.com/mKzRnSdt6z

— Lady Raider Basketball (@LadyRaiderWBB) April 15, 2026

There has been some movement for men’s basketball. Hofstra guard Cruz Davis (6-3/170) is visiting Texas Tech this week. Davis averaged 20 points a game, making 44% of his shots and 40% from deep while averaging 3.7 rebounds and 4.7 assists. Davis was a high usage player that received high marks for his assist and turnover rate. I don’t know if this other player is visiting, but maybe more heat about UNLV guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn (6-1/185), averaging 20.7 points, 2.5 assists, 3.1 boards, while making 50% of his shots and 41% from deep. Similarly, Gibbs-Lawhorn is a high usage player with a low turnover rate and is an excellent shooter all the way around. Davis will take other visits. I have no idea about how likely either player will sign and I’m not too concerned about the status of the roster. Hollar at me in a month if things are dire, but I don’t expect that.

Nolan Groves has gone back home and signed with Minnesota and that makes a ton of sense.

On the Gridiron

The Texas Tech football spring game is this Friday night at 6:00 p.m. at Jones AT&T Stadium. Details are at the link.

CBS Sports’ Shehan Jeyarajah with a bold prediction for all 16 Big 12 teams. The prediction for Texas Tech is that Texas Tech will be a top 10 rushing offense and will let you click on over for the analysis as well as the rest of the Big 12.