The echoes of celebration filled the United Supermarkets Arena on Tuesday night. However, the cheers weren’t just for a single victory. As the clock hit zero on a 70-65 win for No. 16 Texas Tech over the Kansas Jayhawks, a new chapter in Lady Raider history was officially written. Head Coach Krista Gerlich\u2019s 100th win at her alma mater was no longer a goal because now it was the reality.<\/p>\n
The Climb of Texas Tech to 100 Wins Under Krista Gerlich<\/p>\n
The victory propelled Texas Tech to a dominant 23-3 overall record and 10-3 in Big 12 play. Meanwhile, Kansas moved to 15-11 and 5-9 in the conference. For Gerlich, it’s a national championship and a Texas Tech legend from her playing days. This milestone in her sixth season serves as a crowning achievement in a coaching journey defined by loyalty and a relentless rebuilding of a storied program.<\/p>\n
The century mark \ud83d\udcaf#WreckEm<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/M8kuJb4hdw<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Lady Raider Basketball (@LadyRaiderWBB) February 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Reaching a century of wins in Lubbock was not an overnight success. It was a steady ascent that began when Gerlich was hired in August 2020. Now entering her sixth season in 2025-26, she has restored the Lady Raiders to the national spotlight.<\/p>\n The momentum truly accelerated during the 2024-25 season. That’s where she coached the team to 19 wins and a run to the quarterfinals of both the Big 12 Tournament and the WBIT. That year was highlighted by the program\u2019s 1,000th all-time win against Utah. She snapped a 22-year drought of winning multiple conference tournament games. <\/p>\n The postseason saw the Lady Raiders defeat 4-seeded Wyoming and overall No. 1 seed Virginia Tech to advance to the WBIT quarterfinals. They did it alongside a historic first-ever win at Arkansas in Fayetteville. Under her guidance, Bailey Maupin and Jasmine Shavers both surpassed 500 points and earned All-Big 12 Honorable Mention honors.<\/p>\n The 2023-24 season showcased similar fire, with an 11-0 start and a ranked victory over No. 24 Iowa State. Maupin and Shavers averaged 15.4 and 14.1 points per game, respectively, earning multiple postseason recognitions.<\/p>\n In 2022-23, Gerlich led the squad to its first 20-win season and postseason victory since 2011-12, advancing to the third round of the WNIT. That season saw Tech erase multiple double-digit deficits and finish inside the top-15 nationally in free throws made per game at 15.5.<\/p>\n Her earlier seasons laid the foundation. Even in her first season in 2020-21, Gerlich delivered a top-25 win over No. 20 Texas. Across her career, she compiled 289 wins at that point, along with four conference titles, five NCAA Tournament wins, and eight 20-win seasons. <\/p>\n Reconstructing Early Momentum Against Kansas<\/p>\n With that foundation of success established, Tuesday\u2019s win felt symbolic. Kansas opened the fourth quarter with a three-pointer, but Sidney Love responded with a layup. <\/p>\n Bailey Maupin knocked down a midrange shot out of the break, but Kansas tied the game at 59-59 with a free throw. Collins answered with two free throws of her own to retake the lead. <\/p>\n The Lady Raiders responded with a 4-0 run to build a 65-60 lead. Kansas hit a quick three-pointer with 20 seconds left to trim the margin to two, but Texas Tech sealed the game at the line, winning 70-65.<\/p>\n Maupin led the way with 23 points, including 12 in the fourth quarter. Snudda Collins added 17 points on 5-for-11 shooting at .455, tying for a team-high two three-pointers while adding two assists, two steals, and a team-leading two blocks. Denae Fritz secured a team-high six rebounds, and Sidney Love dished out four assists. <\/p>\n The game began with Sarengbe Sanogo scoring the opening layup, but Kansas answered by scoring eight of the next nine points to take an 8-3 lead. After Jada Malone\u2019s back-to-back buckets pulled Tech within one, the Jayhawks responded with a 7-0 run to force a timeout.<\/p>\n The second quarter marked the turning point. Collins and Fritz knocked down consecutive threes to tie the game at 17-17. Maupin hit a triple for the lead, and Tech built a 26-21 advantage behind contributions from Gemma Nunez and Love. <\/p>\n Sanogo again opened scoring in the third quarter, pushing the lead to 30-25. Kansas responded with a 6-0 run, but Maupin and Collins answered with key baskets to maintain control. The Lady Raiders led 45-40 entering the final frame and never relinquished command when it mattered most.<\/p>\n Texas Tech now turns its attention to a road matchup against Oklahoma State in Stillwater on Saturday at 2:30 p.m.<\/p>\n More From Texas Tech On SIStay up to date on Texas Tech Athletics by bookmarking Texas Tech On SI<\/a>\u00a0 and follow us on Twitter<\/a>.