LUBBOCK, Texas \u2014 The atmosphere inside the United Supermarkets Arena on Sunday was electric. To describe that precisely, it can be said that it was a mix of celebration and focus. <\/p>\n
It was because the No. 20 Texas Tech Lady Raiders took the floor for their final home game of the regular season. Honoring their seniors, the Lady Raiders emerged with a hard-fought 58-51 victory over the Arizona State Sun Devils. <\/p>\n
Well, it is a win that not only marked a Senior Day triumph but also cemented the program\u2019s standout season.<\/p>\n
Texas Tech Lady Raiders Leading the Charge<\/p>\n
With the victory, Texas Tech improved to 25-6 overall and 12-6 in Big 12 play, tying with Oklahoma State for fourth in the conference standings. The numbers represent the program\u2019s highest Big 12 finish since the 2012-13 season. <\/p>\n
Senior Day win \ud83e\udd29#WreckEm<\/a> | @7BCommercial<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/2gwFIAJGR2<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Lady Raider Basketball (@LadyRaiderWBB) March 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The 25 wins are the most since 2003-04, and the 12 conference victories are the highest since 2004-05. Although Senior Day spotlighted the graduating players, it was junior Jalynn Bristow who led all scorers. <\/p>\n She did it with 18 points, shooting an efficient 6-of-8 from the field and 2-of-3 from three-point range. Bristow added four rebounds and a block. She even marked her 16th double-figure scoring game of the season and proved herself a critical playmaker for the Lady Raiders.<\/p>\n The seniors, Jada Malone, Denae Fritz, and Adlee Blacklock, were nothing short of inspirational in their final home appearance. <\/p>\n Malone poured in 11 points on 80% shooting, securing her ninth double-digit game of the season. Fritz contributed 10 points on 60% shooting. It includes two crucial threes, along with five rebounds, an assist, a steal, and a block. <\/p>\n Blacklock sparked the team off the bench, tallying six points and five rebounds during a pivotal stretch in the third quarter. Gemma Nunez provided the glue for the team, leading Texas Tech with four assists and eight rebounds while facilitating offense and cleaning the glass. <\/p>\n Rutgers Preparing for One After The Other<\/p>\n Texas Tech opened strong, with Bristow knocking down a three-pointer on the first possession. She scored 12 of the Lady Raiders\u2019 first 14 points, helping Texas Tech take a 14-10 lead after one quarter. The second quarter saw back-and-forth action, with Nunez hitting a driving layup to extend the lead. It was only for Arizona State to respond and take a narrow two-point advantage into halftime.<\/p>\n The third quarter proved decisive. Bristow tied the game early, and after a brief Sun Devil surge to a five-point lead, Texas Tech answered with a 12-0 run. Malone ignited the sequence, and Blacklock\u2019s six straight points punctuated the stretch. That gave the Lady Raiders a 47-36 lead entering the fourth. <\/p>\n Arizona State opened the final frame with a 6-0 run, but Fritz\u2019s second three-pointer of the afternoon halted the momentum. Texas Tech relied on quick transition play and near-perfect free-throw shooting to preserve the lead and secure the 58-51 victory.<\/p>\n The Lady Raiders forced 17 turnovers and limited Arizona State to just 23.5% from three-point range. Offensively, they shot 42.9% from the field and converted an impressive 88.9% of free throws. They blended aggressive defense with high-percentage scoring. <\/p>\n The statistics underscored the Lady Raiders\u2019 dominance. With 42.9% shooting from the field, 88.9% from the line, and 17 forced turnovers combined with tough perimeter defense, Texas Tech controlled the pace when it mattered most.<\/p>\n With the regular season behind them, the Lady Raiders now set their sights on postseason play. Texas Tech earned the 5-seed in the Big 12 Tournament at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, scheduled from March 4 to 8. The Lady Raiders will enjoy a first-round bye and are slated to face the winner of Cincinnati vs. Kansas State on March 5. <\/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>.