Who’s Playing
Texas Tech @ Texas
Current Records: Texas Tech 20-6; Texas 19-7
What to Know
After two games on the road, the #20 Texas Longhorns are heading back home. Texas and the #11 Texas Tech Red Raiders will face off in a Big 12 battle at 12:30 p.m. ET on Saturday at Frank Erwin Special Events Center. Both teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.
The Longhorns sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 80-78 victory over the Oklahoma Sooners on Tuesday. Texas relied on the efforts of forward Christian Bishop, who had 16 points in addition to six rebounds, and forward Timmy Allen, who had 20 points.
Meanwhile, the Red Raiders beat the Baylor Bears 83-73 on Wednesday. Texas Tech’s forward Kevin Obanor was one of the most active players for the team, posting a double-double on 23 points and 13 boards.
The wins brought Texas up to 19-7 and Texas Tech to 20-6. A pair of defensive numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: Texas enters the game with only 57.6 points allowed per game on average, good for second best in college basketball. As for the Red Raiders, they have been holding their opponents to a field goal percentage of 38.60%, which places them 14th in college basketball.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 12:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Frank Erwin Special Events Center — Austin, Texas
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Series History
Texas Tech have won ten out of their last 16 games against Texas.
- Feb 01, 2022 – Texas Tech 77 vs. Texas 64
- Mar 11, 2021 – Texas 67 vs. Texas Tech 66
- Feb 27, 2021 – Texas Tech 68 vs. Texas 59
- Jan 13, 2021 – Texas Tech 79 vs. Texas 77
- Feb 29, 2020 – Texas 68 vs. Texas Tech 58
- Feb 08, 2020 – Texas Tech 62 vs. Texas 57
- Mar 04, 2019 – Texas Tech 70 vs. Texas 51
- Jan 12, 2019 – Texas Tech 68 vs. Texas 62
- Mar 08, 2018 – Texas Tech 73 vs. Texas 69
- Jan 31, 2018 – Texas Tech 73 vs. Texas 71
- Jan 17, 2018 – Texas 67 vs. Texas Tech 58
- Mar 08, 2017 – Texas 61 vs. Texas Tech 52
- Mar 01, 2017 – Texas Tech 67 vs. Texas 57
- Feb 01, 2017 – Texas 62 vs. Texas Tech 58
- Feb 06, 2016 – Texas 69 vs. Texas Tech 59
- Jan 02, 2016 – Texas Tech 82 vs. Texas 74
