LUBBOCK, Texas (KOSA) – Both the Red Raiders and Lady Raiders are ranked in their respective AP Top 25 polls. <\/p>\n
The men\u2019s team took the court first, playing OSU in their Big XII opener. <\/p>\n
No. 15 TTU took care of business against the Cowboys. Red Raiders won 102-80. <\/p>\n
JT Toppin led the scoring effort with 23 points. The team also tied a program record for most made three-pointers in a single game with 17. <\/p>\n
After the game, Head Coach Grant McCasland talked about the importance of starting the conference schedule with a win. <\/p>\n
\u201cOur team\u2019s improving. We\u2019re not perfect. We\u2019re getting better. We\u2019re scrappier,\u201d said McCasland. \u201cIf we keep sharing the ball and making strides defensively, we can be a team that competes in this league.\u201d <\/p>\n
Texas Tech MBB improved to 11-3 with the win. Their next game is Jan. 6 at No. 8 Houston.<\/p>\n
The women\u2019s game followed later Saturday evening. New Lady Raider Stephanie Okechukwu was in attendance, but did not suit up. The 7\u20321\u2033 center is waiting for her eligibility approval from the NCAA before she can play. <\/p>\n
No. 21 Texas Tech WBB handled their opponent as well, defeating Oklahoma State 80-49. Five separate Lady Raiders reached double-digit scoring against the Cowgirls. <\/p>\n
With the win, Texas Tech improved to 16-0 for the first time in program history. <\/p>\n
Head Coach Krista Gerlich is excited this year\u2019s group were the ones to set the record. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m so proud of this team for creating some history and being the first team in the history of this program for going 16-0,\u201d said Gerlich. \u201cThere have been some really good basketball teams. I was on one of them, and we did not go 16-0. So, I am so, so proud of them.\u201d <\/p>\n
Additionally, the Lady Raiders improve to 3-0 against Big XII competition. Their next game is Jan. 7 at West Virginia. <\/p>\n
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