Cyprien to Texas Tech as assistant after NBA
Glynn Cyprien has returned to the college ranks as an assistant coach at Texas Tech after spending the past four years working with the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies.
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2018 Schedule
2nd in Big 12
- 11/10W 75-50
- 11/14W 83-44
- 11/18W 75-64
- 11/1920W 85-49
- 11/22W 79-56
- 11/25W 103-69
- 11/30L 89-79
- 12/522W 82-76
- 12/13W 82-53
- 12/16W 73-53
- 12/19W 90-54
- 12/22W 74-47
- 12/2918W 77-53
- 1/210W 85-73
- 1/6W 74-58
- 1/99L 75-65
- 1/132W 72-71
- 1/17L 67-58
- 1/20L 70-52
- 1/23W 75-70
- 1/27W 70-63
- 1/31W 73-71
- 2/3W 83-71
- 2/7W 76-58
- 2/10W 66-47
- 2/1323W 88-78
- 2/17L 59-57
- 2/21L 79-71
- 2/248L 74-72
- 2/2620L 84-74
- 3/3W 79-75
- 3/8W 73-69
- 3/918L 66-63
- 3/1514W 70-60
- 3/176W 69-66
- 3/232W 78-65
- 3/251L 71-59
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76ers net Texas Tech standout Smith in draft trade
The Philadelphia 76ers ended Mikal Bridges' happy homecoming in a hurry, sending the Villanova standout to the Phoenix Suns for Zhaire Smith in a swap of first-round draft picks.
South Dakota's Mooney commits to Texas Tech
Matt Mooney, a first team all-conference player for South Dakota in the Summit League, has committed to Texas Tech.
Tech promotes Burg to assistant on Beard's staff
Texas Tech has promoted Brian Burg to assistant on head coach Chris Beard's staff.
UT-Arlington hires former Tech assistant Ogden
Chris Ogden, a former Texas player who served two years as an assistant at Texas Tech, has been named head men's basketball coach at Texas-Arlington.
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Texas Tech will lose production, but good times should be ahead in Lubbock
While the Red Raiders will lose four key seniors, they should have enough firepower to be a contender in the Big 12 next season.
Villanova returns to Final 4 with 71-59 win over Texas Tech
Villanova is going back to the Final Four, and those underdogs should get ready for the top-seeded Wildcats.
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
FINAL: Villanova 71, Texas Tech 59 It wasn't the prettiest game we've ever seen from the Wildcats, but they staved off several mini-runs from Texas Tech in the second half and looked in control for the final 37 minutes. Villanova is onto its second Final Four in three seasons.
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
Villanova has just five second-chance points despite 16 offensive rebounds. 4-for-20 from 3-point range. Leaving the door open for Texas Tech.
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
Texas Tech has seemed on the verge of a comeback for a few minutes, but can't get Villanova's lead down to single-digits. Just a couple plays away: rimmed-out 3, missed steal, giving up an offensive rebound, etc. Villanova only 4-for-14 since halftime, zero free throws.
Dan Murphy ESPN Staff Writer
Villanova has played seven games in March and won all seven of them by double digits. Wildcats lead by 13 at halftime. No school has been more dominant this month.
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
Dhamir Cosby-Roundtree gave Villanova really good minutes off the bench with Omari Spellman and Mikal Bridges getting two fouls. He had four points and seven rebounds — including five offensive boards — in nine minutes.
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
Sort of a nightmare scenario for Texas Tech on the offensive end. Keenan Evans just 1-for-7 from the field, and Zhaire Smith, Brandone Francis, Zach Smith and Justin Gray all saddled with at least two fouls. Not a lot of other guys that can go get shots for the Red Raiders.
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
Villanova up 36-23 on Texas Tech at the half. Texas Tech opened up with a 9-1 lead — but Villanova outscored them 35-14 in the final 17 minutes. Wildcats killing Tech on the glass and at the free-throw line. With neither team shooting that well, that's been the difference.
Dan Murphy ESPN Staff Writer
Jalen Brunson's first field goal of the game comes with four minutes left in the half. If he gets going, the Red Raiders' comeback hopes will be in trouble.
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
Villanova took the early punch in the mouth from Texas Tech, going down 9-1. Responded with a 20-6 run. Now up six. Red Raiders struggling to generate consistent offense in the halfcourt.
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
Omari Spellman evidently hasn't cooled off since Friday. Already buried a 3 and went off the dribble for a bucket and foul.
Everything you need to know for Sunday's Elite Eight games
With the last spots in the Final Four up for grabs, Texas Tech's elite defense is pitted against hot-shooting Villanova, and Duke faces Kansas in a battle of the sport's bluest bloods.
2017-18 Big 12 Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 13-5 | - | 31-8 |
| Texas Tech | 11-7 | 2 | 27-10 |
| West Virginia | 11-7 | 2 | 26-11 |
| Kansas St | 10-8 | 3 | 25-12 |
| TCU | 9-9 | 4 | 21-12 |
| Oklahoma St | 8-10 | 5 | 21-15 |
| Oklahoma | 8-10 | 5 | 18-14 |
| Baylor | 8-10 | 5 | 19-15 |
| Texas | 8-10 | 5 | 19-15 |
| Iowa State | 4-14 | 9 | 13-18 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game74.6155th
Rebounds Per Game36.0133rd
Assists Per Game14.3118th
Points Allowed64.816th
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 0 |
| Tournament Record | 8-16 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 15 |