Texas Tech’s Men’s Basketball made their second run in the NCAA Tournament this year. Since the hiring of current Head Coach Chris Beard in April 2016 fans have witnessed the basketball team’s transformation. RC Maxfield, a senior Public Relations major who covers and follows Texas Tech sports, spoke about the team’s growth. “It is a […]
Specializing in Smiles: Special Olympics brings joy to West Texas through sports
April 26, 2019 by
In February, Special Olympics athletes and volunteers gathered at Frenship High School in Wolfforth as the organization held their annual basketball tournament. According to the Special Olympics website, the organization is considered the world’s largest non-profit sports organization as it has offices across the nation, including one here in Lubbock. Offering various sports and activities, […]
Why the dome is doomed: municipal coliseum, auditorium to be demolished
October 30, 2018 by
A state-of-the-art facility when opened in 1956, the Lubbock Municipal Coliseum and Auditorium has featured concerts, sporting events and Broadway productions; however, the final curtain call is near. While Lubbock residents have decided it has served its purpose after voting to abandon the facilities, an emotional connection to the coliseum and auditorium is too strong for some to part with. Proposition A signaled […]
The Climb for College Coaches
April 9, 2018 by
By Melodee Gunter Becoming one of the best among the college coaching ranks is a dream for many. Most young coaches start their climb from the bottom and while all beginnings are unique, few are easy. After one semester as a Texas high school football coach, Ethan Morriss was offered a graduate assistant position at […]
Not Your Average Recreation Center
December 13, 2016 by
One of the first things incoming students see on their school tour of Texas Tech is the Robert H. Ewalt Student Recreation Center. The facility has many things to offer students besides a good workout. According to Texas Tech Rec Sports, the student recreation center offers a variety of services to students, including fitness classes, team sports […]
NBA Playoffs, Told in GIFs
April 20, 2016 by
By Preston Derrick Now that the college athletes have completed their playoff basketball tournaments, it is time for the professionals to take the stage. The NBA Playoffs have begun. Tyler Maloney, a recent Texas Tech University psychology graduate, is rooting for his favorite team, the Oklahoma City Thunder. He is not alone. A Twitter interactive […]
Where to Watch March Madness: StoryMap
April 4, 2016 by
By Julie Gomez The NCAA March Madness men’s basketball championship game between the Villanova Wildcats and the North Carolina Tar Heels is tonight at 8:19 p.m. on TBS. Where will you be when those nail-biting moments and almost impossible 3-pointers are made? Grab a couple friends and join the watch party at some of the best […]
Men’s Basketball Season: A Look Back
March 31, 2016 by
By Joseph Marcades Texas Tech men’s basketball has been trying to find its place in the Big 12 Conference for the past few years, finally succeeding this year with a winning record and a bid to the NCAA tournament. Toddrick Gotcher, the Red Raiders’ senior guard, said it was a season to remember for him as well […]
COMC Student-Athletes Raising Standards
November 19, 2015 by
Toddrick Gotcher, a guard for the Texas Tech men’s basketball team, often faced the “dumb jock” stereotype when he started his academic and sports career. “Coming into college, that is what everyone thinks,” he said. Since then, he has proven to many that he is more than just an athlete. The exercise and sports science graduate is now pursing […]
Experience Counts? The Lady Raiders Sure Hope So
November 3, 2015 by
By Everett Corder and Hannah Hipp With only three new players this upcoming season, Texas Tech Women’s Basketball Coach Candi Whitaker hopes to regain the dominance the team had in the 1990s through experience. Check out some highlights in Lady Raider history on this Hub@TTU timeline! Having players who have been together for two or […]
