Former Texas Tech Football Coach Spike Dykes Passes Away
Texas Tech University confirmed Monday that former coach Spike Dykes died at the age of 79.
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Texas Tech University confirmed Monday that former coach Spike Dykes died at the age of 79.
The fire was reported on the north part of the Texas Tech campus near Jones AT&T Stadium around 5:30 p.m.
Andrew Jones proceeded to pour in 15 points, Roach had all 13 of his after the break and the No. 10 seed Longhorns rallied past No. 7 seed Texas Tech 61-52 in the opening round of the Big 12 Tournament.
The Jayhawks ended the two-year reign of Iowa State last year, but that was just their second Big 12 Tournament title in five years. Twice they haven't even made the title game.
Behind 18 points from Keenan Evans and 15 points from Justin Gray, Texas Tech halted a three-game Big 12 losing streak and beat Texas 67-57 on Wednesday.
Behind 23 points from Monte Morris and 20 from Matt Thomas, Iowa State picked up an 82-80 overtime win against Texas Tech on Monday night.
Keenan Evans scored 23 points, Niem Stevenson had 21 and Texas Tech toppled fourth-ranked Baylor 84-78 on Monday night.
Alex Robinson made a free throw with 1.4 seconds left following a questionable foul call and TCU beat Texas Tech 62-61 on Tuesday night in a matchup of Big 12 teams trying to build their resumes for the NCAA Tournament.
Since so much of the Texas Tech program revolves around the quarterback, McLane Carter and Xavier Martin were among the most notable signing day names Wednesday even though it's possible neither will lead the pass-happy offense next season.
Johnathan Motley scored 25 points and No. 5 Baylor held on to beat Texas Tech 65-61 on Wednesday night for the Bears' 13th straight home victory.
Keenan Evans scored 20 points, including two free throws with 15 seconds left, in Texas Tech's 75-69 win over TCU on Wednesday night.
Sheryl Swoopes headlines the 12 finalists for the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame. The list was announced Monday. The six-member class of 2017 will be revealed Feb. 12 and enshrined this summer.
Texas Tech plays at No. 3 Kansas Saturday in the Big 12's marquee matchup.
Anthony Livingston had been practicing taking 3-pointers from the corner before the game. That's what gave him the confidence to take the game-winner for Texas Tech.
Texas Tech quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the FBS leader with 5,052 yards passing this season, is bypassing his senior season for early entry in the NFL draft.
Keenan Evans scored 23 points, Justin Gray had a double-double and Texas Tech won its sixth straight, 89-46 over Nicholls State on Wednesday night.
The Red Raiders, who never trailed, won the points off a turnover margin of 23-8. Texas Tech outrebounded the Roadrunners 36-27.
The Auburn Tigers got free throws from Harper, who was 6 for 10 from the line but hit two in the final 25 seconds to keep the game out of Texas Tech's reach.
Texas Tech (4-6, 2-5 Big 12) has lost five of its last six games, including a heartbreaker to Oklahoma State last week, and needs to win out to earn a bowl bid.
On the strength of Zach Smith's double-double (11 points and 11 rebounds) and an advantage in points off turnovers, the Red Raiders defeated the Mean Green 70-43
To maintain a clear path to the Big 12 Championship, No. 17 Oklahoma State needs to overcome the nation's most potent aerial attack and Texas Tech quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
If the Cowboys can take care of business the next two weeks it would set up a showdown with rival Oklahoma for the conference title on Dec. 3.
Texas coach Charlie Strong says his players need to summon a home-game mindset for the Longhorns (2-3, 4-4) to get their first road win in Lubbock.
For the first time in the history of the 20-year-old conference, the Big 12 is going into November without a top-10 team.
Charlie Strong began his weekly news conference Monday by spending a couple of minutes discussing the multitude of self-inflicted wounds that cost Texas in its lost to Kansas State on Saturday.
