Red Raiders Crack Top Ten, Ready for March Madness

0:00On March 2nd, Texas Tech Red Raiders have cracked the top 10 in the Associated Press men's basketball pole, landing at number 10 this week. The team sits at 22 wins and 7 losses overall. 12 and 4 in big 12 play. They earn the jump with an 82 to 73 upset road win over then number 4 Iowa State, handing the cyclones their first loss of the season. That gritty victory at Hilton Coliseum marked the second time this season. Tech has hit the top 10 and it makes them just the 15 ever to be. Multiple top 5 opponents on the road in the same month. Coach Grant McCaslin relied on his bench depth with six players scoring in double figures despite foul trouble. Senior guard Donovan Atwell led with 18 points and sophomore Christian Anderson added 14. Fans and analysts are buzzing about the Red Raiders' resilience, especially after losing their reigning big 12 player of the year to injury. Tech also ranked 10th in the USA today coaches pole, 13th in NCAA net and Kenpom ratings.

1:03They're tied with Houston for second in the big 12 with two games left before the conference tournament on March 10th. Looking ahead, Texas Tech hosts TCU tomorrow night on senior night at United Market Serena. The horned frogs are on a three game win streak and need a signature victory for their NCAA tournament resume. Then comes a road trip to face BYU to close the regular season. With a top 6 strength of schedule and most bracket projections as a number 4 seed in the South region, the Red Raiders head into March with one. Of the strongest resumes in the country, ready to make a deep tournament run. Ready to make a deep tournament run? Ready to make a deep tournament run? Ready to make a deep tournament run? Ready to make a deep tournament run? Ready to make a deep tournament run? Ready to make a deep tournament run? Ready to make a deep tournament run? Ready to make a deep tournament run? Ready to make a deep tournament run? Ready to make a deep tournament run?