The Texas Tech Red Raiders have continued their impressive run in the college basketball world, rising to No. 9 in both the Associated Press (AP) and Coaches Poll. This marks the sixth consecutive week that the Red Raiders have been ranked, with the past three weeks seeing them firmly entrenched in the top 10.
The latest rankings come on the heels of a thrilling week for the Red Raiders, which saw them suffer a tough home loss to No. 4 Houston before bouncing back with a convincing road win over Kansas. The victory over the Jayhawks was a significant statement win for Texas Tech, demonstrating their ability to compete with and defeat top-tier opponents on the road.
In addition to their rise in the national polls, the Red Raiders have also made a significant jump in the NCAA NET Rankings, moving up to No. 7. This ranking is a testament to the team’s impressive resume, which includes several quality wins over ranked opponents.
Other Big 12 teams have also made their presence felt in the latest polls. Houston has moved up to No. 3 in both polls, while Iowa State has dropped to No. 10. BYU has risen to No. 23 in the AP Poll and No. 22 in the Coaches Poll, and Arizona has slipped to No. 24 in the AP Poll and No. 23 in the Coaches Poll.
The Red Raiders will look to continue their momentum this week, with two potentially tricky games on the horizon. On Wednesday, they will host Colorado, the last-place team in the Big 12 standings, before closing out the regular season with a road game at Arizona State on Saturday.
If Texas Tech can navigate these two games successfully, they may be able to climb even higher in the rankings. More importantly, however, they will be able to carry some much-needed positivity into the postseason.
The Red Raiders’ remarkable rise this season is a testament to the team’s hard work, dedication, and resilience. From being unranked at the start of the season to now being firmly entrenched in the top 10, Texas Tech has proven themselves to be a force to be reckoned with in the world of college basketball.
