The Texas Longhorns will host the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Saturday for their first matchup of the Big 12 season. They will play again on February 29th in Lubbock, Texas. For Texas this is an opportunity to gain some traction as they try to make a push towards the NCAA Tournament. This marks their second game of a brutal three-game stretch against the Big 12 favorites to make the tourney.
The Longhorns come into the game at 14-8 with a 4-5 conference record. The Red Raiders are just ahead in the stands at 14-8 with a 5-4 conference record. In their last matchups, Tech beat Oklahoma in Lubbock and the Longhorns fell to Kansas on the road.
For Texas, three keys to beating Texas Tech.
Game information:
Date: 2/8/2020
Time: 3:00 p.m. CST
Location: Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas
Watch: ESPN2
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