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Texas Tech is No. 20 in the first postseason AP Top 25 ahead of the NCAA Tournament.
The Red Raiders finished 22-10 (12-6 in the Big 12) and extended their AP Poll streak to 28 straight appearances.
Tech earned a 5th seed and will play No. 12 Akron in the Midwest region in Tampa.
Akron claimed a program-record 29 wins and is led by Tavari Johnson and Amani Lyles.
Christian Anderson and Donovan Atwell pace Tech’s backcourt entering March.
Tech seeks to avoid a one-and-done scenario by winning in the NCAA Tournament opener.
Tech will tip off against Akron at 11:40 A.M. CDT on truTV in Tampa.
Texas Tech is named for a bid to continue its NCAA Tournament streak after a late-season slide.
The AP ranking complements other metrics, including USA TODAY and NCAA Net rankings, where Tech also ranked highly.
Coach Grant McCasland emphasizes guard play as a key factor for March success.

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Temitope Adeshina won the women’s high jump with a 1.97m clearance, defending her national title.
Jonathan Seremes won the men’s triple jump with a final leap of 17.25m, setting a school record.
Texas Tech’s depth was a key strength, with multiple athletes contributing across events.
Tamiah Washington finished third in the women’s triple jump with 13.70m.
Ruta Lasmane placed fourth in the women’s triple jump with 13.69m.
Malachi Snow competed in both the 60m dash and 60m hurdles, finishing strong in finals.
Texas Tech’s 1-2-3 finishes contributed to their continued national contention.
The meet included setbacks, such as injuries and did-not-finish results, but Tech still secured points.
Grace Oshiokpu and Evelyn Lavielle also posted top-10 finishes for Tech in field events.
The championships highlighted Montana Tech’s altitude to perform at indoor levels for Texas Tech.

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Kansas exploded for an 18-7 run-rule win in eight innings to snap Tech’s three-game win streak.
Dariel Osoria powered Kansas with three home runs, contributing to most of the offensive output.
Texas Tech’s offense managed only six hits as the team dropped to 13-6 on the season.
Robin Villeneuve hit a two-run homer to pull Tech within one in the middle of the game.
Texas Tech won the series 2-1 despite the loss in the finale.
Connor Shouse had key hits and doubles during Tech’s midgame rally.
Kansas rallied with back-to-back homers from Dykhoff and Osoria after an early Tech lead.
Texas Tech’s on-base streak for Logan Hughes ended at 18 games.
The Red Raiders will open a four-game road trip against Dallas Baptist next.
Kansas’ Dariel Osoria stood out with the day’s high offensive impact.

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Texas Tech heads on a road-heavy stretch after a dominant 15-game homestand (12-3) in which they outscored opponents 184-99.
Tech ranked highly in national offensive metrics, including leading doubles per game at 3.11.
Key players posted strong averages, with Caden Ferraro hitting .488 and others over .410 during the homestand.
The Red Raiders hit 86 extra-base hits and 28 homers during the homestand, a program-long stretch since 2011.
Tech posted a strong record on the mound and at the plate, with multiple players carrying a .400-plus average.
AJ Goytia emerges as a notable contributor, delivering a two-run homer in his first D1 start.
Texas Tech holds a 20-11 all-time series lead over Dallas Baptist and rides a four-game win streak against them.
The team will visit Dallas for a midweek game before a three-game series with Arizona in Tucson.
After Tucson, Tech will host New Mexico then head back to the DFW area for a weekend against TCU.
Dallas Baptist series history adds context with Tech’s strong road record at Horner Ballpark and in all-time matchups.

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Texas Tech, as a No. 5 seed, meets Akron in the NCAA Tournament round of 64.
Akron averages 88.4 points per game and tops in field goal percentage nationally.
Akron leads the nation in offensive efficiency ahead of Michigan in a balanced attack.
Akron ranks in the top 50 in rebounding margin and has 29 regular-season wins.
Akron averages 11 turnovers per game, giving Tech limited room for error.
Tech must implement a quality defensive plan to slow Akron’s offense.
Texas Tech considers Akron dangerous, especially with recent form and 19 of 20 wins.
The matchup pits Tech against Akron’s offensive firepower in a high-stakes opener.
The article is by Valentina Martinez and published recently on SI.
Texas Tech’s coach Grant McCasland remains optimistic about the challenge ahead.

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