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Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl looks on from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Georgia, Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Auburn, Gonzaga stay 1-2 in AP Top 25; Texas Tech up to 9th

By Aaron Beard Feb. 07, 2022 12:02 PM EST

POLL ALERT: Auburn, Gonzaga stay 1-2 in AP Top 25; Texas Tech reaches No. 9; Saint Mary's, Murray State enter poll

Feb. 07, 2022 12:00 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — POLL ALERT: Auburn, Gonzaga stay 1-2 in AP Top 25; Texas Tech reaches No. 9; Saint Mary's, Murray State enter poll. ...

West Virginia guard Sean McNeil (22) is defended by Texas Tech guard Clarence Nadolny (3) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Williams, Shannon help No. 14 Texas Tech beat West Virginia

By John Raby Feb. 05, 2022 04:22 PM EST

Texas Tech guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) shoots while defended by West Virginia forward Dimon Carrigan (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Texas Tech Red Raiders at West Virginia Mountaineers 2/5/2022

Feb. 05, 2022 03:04 PM EST

Baylor head coach Scott Drew, center left, talks with guard James Akinjo (11) as they walk off the court during a timeout in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against West Virginia in Waco, Texas, Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
No. 8 Baylor heads to No. 10 Kansas for Big 12 showdown

By Dave Skretta Feb. 04, 2022 02:09 AM EST

Texas Tech's Bryson Williams (11) shoots the ball over Texas' Dylan Disu (4)during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
No. 14 Texas Tech wins 77-64 over Beard and No. 23 Texas

Feb. 01, 2022 11:38 PM EST

Oklahoma guard Marvin Johnson (5) puts up a shot as Auburn forward Jabari Smith (10) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. Auburn beat Oklahoma 86-68. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 10 Kansas, No. 23 Texas set for 2 ranked Big 12 matchups

By Aaron Beard Feb. 01, 2022 01:18 AM EST

Texas head coach Chris Beard directs his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma State, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Austin, Texas. Texas won 56-51. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
Beard returning with fond feelings, Tech fans feel betrayed

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 31, 2022 04:05 PM EST

Tennessee forward Brandon Huntley-Hatfield (2) drives around Texas forward Dylan Disu (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan., 29, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Stephen Spillman)
Allen's late free throw lifts Texas over No. 18 Vols 52-51

By Jim Vertuno Jan. 29, 2022 10:47 PM EST

Mississippi State coach Ben Howland yells to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
No. 13 Texas Tech 76-50 over Mississippi State in Big 12/SEC

Jan. 29, 2022 08:17 PM EST

Wake Forest's Alondes Williams (31) drives during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia in Charlottesville, Va., Sat, Jan. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Erin Edgerton)
Old newcomers making big impacts in college basketball

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 27, 2022 04:55 PM EST

Texas Tech forward Marcus Santos-Silva (14) and Kansas guard Dajuan Harris Jr. (3) go after the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022 in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Agbaji helps No. 5 Kansas beat Texas Tech 94-91 in 2OT

By David Smale Jan. 25, 2022 12:23 AM EST

Texas Tech's Bryson Williams (11) shoots the ball around West Virginia's Taz Sherman (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Shannon scores 23, No. 18 Texas Tech beats West Virginia

Jan. 22, 2022 02:57 PM EST

Texas Tech's Kevin Obanor (0) shoots the ball over West Virginia's Jalen Bridges (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
West Virginia Mountaineers at Texas Tech Red Raiders 1/22/2022

Jan. 22, 2022 01:16 PM EST

Texas Tech's Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) attempts to block a shot by Iowa State's Izaiah Brockington (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Chase Seabolt)
No. 18 Texas Tech's strong 2nd half beats No. 15 Iowa State

Jan. 18, 2022 11:41 PM EST

Kansas State guard Nijel Pack (24) fouls Texas Tech guard Davion Warren (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Kansas State closes out No. 19 Texas Tech late for 62-51 win

By David Smale Jan. 15, 2022 02:35 PM EST

Texas Tech's Davion Warren (2) dribbles the ball around Oklahoma State's Bryce Thompson (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
No. 19 Texas Tech backs up Top 10 wins, beats Oklahoma State

Jan. 13, 2022 09:29 PM EST

Texas Tech coach Mark Adams yells out to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
No. 19 Texas Tech taking down top 10s with senior transfers

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 12, 2022 05:11 PM EST

Texas Tech guard Davion Warren, right, celebrates with teammates after defeating No. 1 Baylor in an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
No. 19 Texas Tech ends No. 1 Baylor's 21-game streak, 65-62

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 11, 2022 09:58 PM EST

Texas Tech's Daniel Batcho (4) dunks the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Short-handed No. 25 Texas Tech takes down No. 6 Kansas 75-67

Jan. 08, 2022 06:33 PM EST