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Texas Tech Faces Illini Upset Alert at Home
10 Nov
Summary
- Texas Tech hosts No. 3 Illinois in a top 25 matchup on November 10, 2026.
- Illinois will be without two starters due to recent surgeries.
- Key players like Andrej Stojakovic and Quentin Coleman will challenge Texas Tech.
The Texas Tech Red Raiders are set for a pivotal early-season test as they host the No. 3 Illinois Fighting Illini on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. This top 25 matchup at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock offers Texas Tech a prime opportunity to establish themselves as legitimate title contenders.
Illinois enters the game with significant roster challenges. Forward Jake Davis is out indefinitely following shoulder surgery, and star forward David Mirkovic will also miss the contest due to recent foot surgery and an appendectomy. Despite these absences, the Illini boast a talented roster.
Key players for Illinois include senior Andrej Stojakovic, who has been a high-volume scorer, and freshman guard Quentin Coleman. Texas Tech will need strong defensive performances, particularly from Cruz Davis against Coleman, to counter the Illini's offensive threats and secure a crucial home victory.
