LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Snow and single-digit temperatures did not stop thousands of fans from filling United Supermarkets Arena for Texas Tech\u2019s ranked matchup against the Houston Cougars.<\/p>\n
Despite the harsh winter conditions, Red Raider Nation showed up in full force for the conference game that featured a College GameDay appearance.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m not gonna lie, these guys forced me to come. I was thinking about staying in bed, but I\u2019m glad I ended up coming,\u201d one fan said.<\/p>\n
Many fans may have considered staying inside due to the weather, but the Red Raider faithful had other plans.<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t know, I think the snow is going to affect it, but I think the Tech fan base will pull up and show out, so I think it is gonna be good,\u201d another fan said before the game.<\/p>\n
Fans showcase loyalty despite conditions<\/p>\n
With College GameDay making an appearance and the significance of the in-conference matchup, fans knew they needed to demonstrate why they consider themselves the loudest and proudest fan base.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re always showing up, we will be here no matter the weather, how cold it is, we will always be here to support our team,\u201d one fan said. \u201cI\u2019m most excited about being with the fans you know, it\u2019s a great atmosphere, personally I think it\u2019s the best atmosphere in college basketball, so I am really excited for the game,\u201d another fan said.<\/p>\n
One fan from Houston who now attends Texas Tech said this was a matchup he could not miss.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m here today because I\u2019m from Houston, but I go to Texas Tech so I gotta support Tech,\u201d he said. \u201cAlthough I\u2019m from Houston, but you know, it is Wreck\u2019em first.\u201d<\/p>\n
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