Texas Tech Basketball Looks to Extend Winning Streak Against Northwestern State

Texas Tech‘s men’s basketball team is gearing up for their second game of the season, hosting Northwestern State on November 8, 2024. Following a strong season-opening win over Bethune-Cookman, the Red Raiders aim to move to 2-0 and continue their dominance in the early season.

In their previous game, Texas Tech matched a program record by making 16 3-pointers, with Kerwin Walton leading the team with a career-high seven 3-pointers and 21 points. This performance was part of a balanced attack where the entire starting five scored in double figures.

Head coach Grant McCasland is focusing on improving the team’s defense, particularly the on-ball pressure, which was a concern in the opener. The absence of point guards Elijah Hawkins and Christian Anderson due to lower-body injuries has impacted the team’s defensive performance, and their availability for the Northwestern State game is uncertain.

The game against Northwestern State marks a significant step up in competition for the Demons, who opened their season with a 96-55 victory over Dallas Christian College. Texas Tech, expected to be one of the better Big 12 squads this season, holds a 7-0 all-time record against Northwestern State, with the last meeting resulting in a 73-49 win for the Red Raiders on November 7, 2022.

The game will tip off at 8 p.m. Central and will be broadcast on ESPN+, with radio coverage provided by the Texas Tech Sports Network and streaming available through the Varsity Network App.