Krista Gerlich leads Texas Tech to first Top 25 ranking in 13 years

Krista Gerlich knows about success at Texas Tech, having starred there back when the team won the national championship in 1993 alongside Sheryl Swoopes.

So getting the Lady Raiders ranked for the first time in 13 years on Monday was extra special to her.

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