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Red Raiders Unveil Tough Non-Conference Slate
15 Aug
Summary
- Texas Tech's 2026-27 home non-conference schedule features eight games.
- Illinois, a Final Four participant, highlights the challenging slate.
- The schedule includes matchups against Jackson State and Bethune-Cookman.

The Texas Tech Red Raiders have announced their eight-game home non-conference schedule for the 2026-27 basketball season. This schedule aims to build upon the team's recent success, including a second-round NCAA Tournament appearance and a third consecutive 20-win season.
The featured opponent is the Illinois Fighting Illini, who reached the Final Four last season. This matchup is part of a home-and-home series, with Illinois having won the previous encounter in Champaign.
Other non-conference home games include contests against Jackson State, Bethune-Cookman, Stonehill College, New Orleans, Omaha, and Mississippi Valley State. The Red Raiders will also participate in the Players Era Tournament in Las Vegas and face Duke at Madison Square Garden.