Texas Tech women’s basketball won its first road game and remains undefeated after an 82-57 win against the University of New Mexico on Sunday in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
The Lady Raiders took hold of the lead less than three minutes into the game and increased their lead to 10 points going into halftime.
Tech senior guard Snudda Collins and junior guard/forward Jalynn Bristow, who both averaged 16.7 points per game prior to the matchup, led the team with 16 points each. Bristow also led the team with seven rebounds.
Senior guard Bailey Maupin was right behind Collins and Bristow, scoring 15 points against the Lobos. Maupin went into the game averaging 16.3 points per game.
New Mexico junior guard Destinee Hooks led the Lobos in scoring with 24 points, marking her highest of the season.
Tech took its highest number of free throw attempts in a game this season, making 18 of 26 attempts from the free throw line. New Mexico made 10 of 16 free throw attempts.
The Lady Raiders sit at 7-0 going into the Hoopfest Women’s Basketball Challenge on Tuesday and Thursday in Frisco. Last season, Tech started the season 6-0 and lost its seventh game against Florida State University.