Basketball TTU goes down to WVU 79-74 in the Big 12 Tourney https://texastech.com/boxscore.aspx?id=14423&path=mbball WVU looked tough against OU the night before. OU almost took it to overtime on a last second shot from beyond the arc, but the toe was on the line. Tech trailed by as many as 17 in the first half and […]
By the Numbers: Texas Tech’s NCAA Tournament Odds
I had so much fun tracking analytics during Texas Tech’s Big 12 run, I decided I’ll do the same thing for their NCAA Tournament Region. As most of you know, I primarily looked at BPI during conference play which wound up being quite accurate. In fact, of all the publicly available analytics models, BPI did […]
Linking Up Texas Tech’s NCAA Berth
It’s some links.
Texas Tech Basketball Chosen As No. 3 Seed, Play In Tulsa
We analyze the seeding, location, and possible match-ups for Texas Tech’s 2019 NCAA Tournament appearance.
Preview and Open Thread | Big 12 Men’s Tournament – Quarterfinals
Consider this post your open thread for the quarterfinals of the Big 12 tourney… and Wreck ’em Tech!!! Game #3: Embed from Getty Images Date: Thursday, March 14th Time: 11:30 am Teams: #4 Baylor vs #5 Iowa State Location: Sprint Center | Kansas City TV/Stream: ESPN2 Baylor Notes: Baylor has won 19+ games in 8 straight seasons and is […]
Preview and Open Thread | Big 12 Men’s Tournament – 1st Round
Consider this post your open thread for the first round of the Big 12 tourney. Game #1: Embed from Getty Images Date: Wednesday, March 13th Time: 6:00 pm Teams: #8 TCU vs #9 Oklahoma State Location: Sprint Center | Kansas City TV/Stream: ESPNU TCU Notes: TCU is 4-6 all-time at the Big 12 Championship and has played in the […]
Basketball Conference Tournament Prep | 23 Personnel Podcast – 083
Intro Appetizers as entrees Paradise French Fries Update from Brian: pulled pork and chicken nuggets Basketball 1-0 this week; 9 game win streak; 26-5, 14-4 – BIG 12 CHAMPS 80-73 @ ISU on Saturday https://texastech.com/boxscore.aspx?id=14038&path=mbball KSU went on to beat OU for their share of the title TTU up to #7 in the AP poll […]
By the Numbers Recap: How Accurate was the Data?
At the beginning of conference play, I set out to track ESPN Basketball Power Index’s projections about Texas Tech and the rest of the Big 12 throughout the season. I have to say, this recap will be a lot more fun now that the Red Raiders are conference champions. I enjoyed compiling these all season […]
Jarrett Culver Named Big 12 Player of the Year; Chris Beard Named Big 12 Coach of the Year
The postseason awards roll in for Texas Tech.
Big 12 Champs – Texas Tech Men’s Basketball
Texas Tech defeats Iowa State on the road 80-73 to finish the season 25-5, 14-4 and win (at least a share of) the Big 12 Conference Championship. LaBarre joins Spencer for a quick, instant reaction podcast recapping the historic victory!