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Eastern Illinois' Marvin Johnson (4) steals the ball from Texas Tech's Clarence Nadolny (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
National runner-up Texas Tech opens with 85-60 victory

Nov. 05, 2019 10:29 PM EST
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Another graduate transfer and some freshmen helped get No

FILE - In this March 30, 2019, file photo, Texas Tech guard Davide Moretti celebrates after scoring against Gonzaga during the second half of regional final in the NCAA college basketball tournament in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Hot stuff: Beard, Texas Tech try to build on title game run

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 25, 2019 05:31 PM EDT
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Chris Beard doesn't need the past two NCAA Tournament

Texas Tech coach Chris Beard, left, talks about Jarrett Culver, right, who declared to enter the NBA basketball draft during a news conference, Thursday, April 18, 2019, in Lubbock, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal via AP)
Big payday for Beard after Texas Tech's run to title game

Apr. 29, 2019 01:10 PM EDT
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech has made Chris Beard one of the nation's top-paid

Texas Tech's Jarrett Culver (23) drives against Virginia's Ty Jerome (11) and De'Andre Hunter (12) during the overtime in the championship of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Texas Tech's Culver declares for NBA draft after 2 seasons

Apr. 18, 2019 04:37 PM EDT
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Big 12 player of the year Jarrett Culver declared for the NBA

Texas Tech's Jarrett Culver (23) and Brandone Francis react after the team's 85-77 loss to Virginia in the overtime in the championship of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Tech has foundation for future after reaching national final

By Dave Campbell Apr. 09, 2019 09:02 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Brandone Francis plopped down in front of the Texas Tech locker

Texas Tech head coach Chris Beard reacts during the second half in the championship of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament against Virginia, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Analysis: Offensive adjustments lead Virginia to first title

By John Marshall Apr. 09, 2019 12:27 AM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Virginia has been a titan of defense, its pack-line squeezing the

Texas Tech's Jarrett Culver (23) and Brandone Francis react after the team's 85-77 loss to Virginia in the overtime in the championship of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Culver, Texas Tech can't finish comeback in NCAA title game

By Dave Campbell Apr. 09, 2019 12:11 AM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jarrett Culver walked slowly around the perimeter as the final

Virginia's Ty Jerome (11) makes a shot against Texas Tech's Kyler Edwards (0) during the second half in the championship of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
NCAA Latest: Virginia's clutch tourney goes down in history

Apr. 08, 2019 03:27 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Latest on the NCAA Tournament championship game between

Texas Tech's Jarrett Culver (23) takes a shot during the first half in the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament against the Michigan State, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. (Brett Wilhelm/NCAA Photos via Getty Images via AP, Pool)
Things to know for the NCAA championship game

By John Marshall Apr. 08, 2019 02:18 AM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA Tournament will take an ugly turn in its final or,

Texas Tech guard Matt Mooney reacts to fans after a semifinal round game against Michigan State in the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Matt Mooney's college odyssey ends with Tech in title game

By Dave Skretta Apr. 07, 2019 04:11 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Much like his vagabond coach, Texas Tech's Matt Mooney has

Virginia's Ty Jerome, left, and Kyle Guy answer questions during a news conference for the championship of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 7, 2019, in Minneapolis. Virginia will play Texas Tech on Monday for the national championship. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
NCAA Latest: Texas Tech preaches calm to fanbase in Lubbock

Apr. 07, 2019 02:12 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Latest on the championship game of the NCAA Tournament between

Texas Tech guard Kyler Edwards celebrates during the second half against Michigan State in the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Virginia, Texas Tech prep for one last game for NCAA title

Apr. 07, 2019 01:14 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The last game of the long grind of the NCAA Tournament is finally

Virginia players celebrate at the end of a semifinal round game against Auburn in the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Virginia, Texas Tech get defensive to move to title game

By Dave Campbell Apr. 06, 2019 11:49 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Slap the floor, bend those knees and get both hands up.

Texas Tech's Matt Mooney (13) battles for a loose ball against Michigan State's Cassius Winston (5) during the second half in the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Analysis: Texas Tech rides dominating defense to title game

By John Marshall Apr. 06, 2019 11:35 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Texas Tech coach Chris Beard has modeled his program after

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo reacts on the bench during the first half against Texas Tech in the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Mooney scores, Texas Tech clamps down in 61-51 win over MSU

By Eddie Pells Apr. 06, 2019 11:14 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — For those who thought Texas Tech only plays defense, it's time to

Texas Tech head coach Chris Beard celebrates at the end of a semifinal round game against Michigan State in the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
NCAA Latest: Get ready for a defensive-minded title game

Apr. 06, 2019 05:32 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Latest on the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament (all times

Texas Tech's Davide Moretti (25) warms up during a practice session for the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 5, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Things to know for the NCAA Tournament's Final Four

By John Marshall Apr. 06, 2019 02:22 AM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Following an epic Elite Eight and a week of buildup, the Final

The Connecticut band performs during the first half of the team's Final Four semifinal against Notre Dame in the NCAA women’s college basketball Friday, April 5, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Final Four - Game 2 (win) at Final Four - Game 1 (win) 4/7/2019

Apr. 05, 2019 09:56 PM EDT

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo directs his team during a practice session for the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 5, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Michigan State, Texas Tech get ready for a Final Four grind

By Eddie Pells Apr. 05, 2019 05:36 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Hunker down, hoops fans. This one might be ugly. The

Auburn's Bryce Brown (2) celebrates during the second half of the Midwest Regional final game against Kentucky in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Sunday, March 31, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
A guide to the teams, players and coaches at the Final Four

By John Marshall Apr. 04, 2019 03:25 AM EDT
The NCAA Tournament needed a little time to warm up. There were a few