Grant McCasland and the Texas Tech Red Raiders are facing a pivotal moment in their season. Despite a tough road loss to Arizona State and the blow of JT Toppin’s season-ending injury, the Red Raiders are back in Lubbock, ready to regroup and refocus.
While Toppin’s absence is significant, the Red Raiders are far from finished. The Big 12 title might be out of reach, but there’s still plenty to play for. Building momentum before the postseason is crucial, and Texas Tech has the talent to make a statement down the stretch and in the conference tournament.
Let’s dive into the Big 12 standings as Texas Tech prepares to host the Kansas State Wildcats:
- Arizona Wildcats: 24-2 overall, 11-2 Big 12
- Houston Cougars: 23-3 overall, 11-2 Big 12
- Iowa State Cyclones: 23-3 overall, 10-3 Big 12
- Kansas Jayhawks: 20-6 overall, 10-3 Big 12
- Texas Tech Red Raiders: 19-7 overall, 9-4 Big 12
- BYU Cougars: 19-7 overall, 7-6 Big 12
- UCF Knights: 18-7 overall, 7-6 Big 12
- West Virginia Mountaineers: 16-10 overall, 7-6 Big 12
- TCU Horned Frogs: 16-10 overall, 6-7 Big 12
- Cincinnati Bearcats: 14-12 overall, 6-7 Big 12
- Arizona State Sun Devils: 14-12 overall, 5-8 Big 12
- Oklahoma State Cowboys: 16-10 overall, 4-9 Big 12
- Colorado Buffaloes: 14-12 overall, 4-9 Big 12
- Baylor Bears: 13-13 overall, 3-10 Big 12
- Kansas State Wildcats: 11-15 overall, 2-11 Big 12
- Utah Utes: 10-16 overall, 2-11 Big 12
The Red Raiders have already pulled off impressive wins against the top teams in the conference, a testament to their potential. As they sit fifth in the standings, with BYU, UCF, and West Virginia close behind, every game counts.
Texas Tech’s upcoming matchup against Kansas State is more than just a game; it’s a chance to set the tone for the rest of the season. With Toppin sidelined, the team must rally and show resilience. A win here could be the first step in turning the season into something memorable.