TEXAS TECH 84 No. 4 BAYLOR 78 Aaron Ross scored five points during an 11-0 Texas Tech run mid-way through the second half to give the Red Raiders a 69-61 lead, and eventual upset win, over the Baylor Bears. Keenan Evans dropped 23 points, and Justin Gray picked up a double-double (13 points, 10 rebounds) for the Red Raiders. Terry Maston scored 22 points and grabbed five … [Read more...] about Texas Tech makes push, knocks off No. 4 Baylor
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Richmond’s Grant Golden released from hospital
Courtesy of RichmondSpiders.com Richmond freshman Grant Golden was released from the hospital on Monday after he collapsed on the floor without contact during the first half of Saturday's game against Texas Tech. Golden will see a cardiologist on Monday evening to determine a further course of action or treatment. A native of Winchester, Va., Golden returned to campus … [Read more...] about Richmond’s Grant Golden released from hospital
Big 12 still Jayhawks to lose
Originally published in USA Today Sports Weekly's College Basketball Season Preview issue. By JOE MAGS Baylor (22-12, 10-8) What to watch: Scott Drew enters his 14th season with the Bears looking to replace two of the program’s most memorable players. Taurean Prince was drafted in the lottery by the Atlanta Hawks as a First Team All-Big 12 selection. Rico Gathers, … [Read more...] about Big 12 still Jayhawks to lose
2011 Old Spice Classic primer and thread
By Paul Casey Gotham ORLANDO, FL -- College basketball's version of a "It's a Small World" tips off at at the ESPN Wide World of Sports. Eight teams from eight conferences on the hardwood today for this pre-season showcase, and Pickin' Splinters is court side. Join the conversation. We will be providing updates throughout the day. Texas Tech (Big 12) and Indiana State … [Read more...] about 2011 Old Spice Classic primer and thread
This Date in College Football Belt History – November 1
November 1, 2008 Texas at Texas Tech The top-ranked, 8-0 Texas Longhorns with coach Mack Brown traveled to Lubbock to meet the 6th ranked, 8-0 Texas Tech Red Raiders of coach Mike Leach. The Longhorns rallied, after trailing the entire game, behind QB Colt McCoy to take a lead late in the final quarter. Texas Tech's QB Graham Harrell brought then Red Raiders back with a … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – November 1