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2014–15 Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball team American college basketball season
The 2014–15 Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball team represented Texas Tech University in the 2014–15 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The team was led by head coach Tubby Smith, who brought in a whole new coaching staff with him last season. The Red Raiders played their home games at the United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas and were members of the Big 12 Conference.
Recruits
College recruiting information
| Name
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Hometown
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High school / college
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Height
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Weight
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Commit date
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Keenan Evans
PG
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Richardson, Texas
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Berkner
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6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
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N/A
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Oct 15, 2013
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Star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
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Justin Gray
SF
|
Tampa, FL
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Berkeley Prep
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6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
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200 lb (91 kg)
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Oct 3, 2013
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| Star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
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Justin Jamison
PF
|
West Plains, MO
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Missouri
State-West Plains
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6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
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260 lb (120 kg)
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Mar 11, 2014
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| Star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: ESPN: N/A
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Isaiah Manderson
C
|
Oldsmar, FL
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Oldsmar Christian
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6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
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250 lb (110 kg)
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Aug 15, 2014
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| Star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
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Norense Odiase
PF
|
Delray Beach, FL
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Elev8 Sports Academy
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6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
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240 lb (110 kg)
|
Mar 14, 2014
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| Star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: N/A
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Zach Smith
SF
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Plano, TX
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Plano East
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6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
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205 lb (93 kg)
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Oct 5, 2013
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| Star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: N/A
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Devaugntah Williams
PG
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West Plains, MO
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Missouri
State-West Plains
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6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
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205 lb (93 kg)
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Mar 10, 2014
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| Star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: ESPN: N/A
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| Overall recruiting rankings:
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- Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
- In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.
Sources:
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Roster
| 2014–15 Texas Tech Red Raiders men's basketball team
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| Players |
Coaches
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| Pos. |
# |
Name |
Height |
Weight |
Year |
Previous school |
Hometown
|
| G
|
0
|
Devaugntah Williams
|
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
200 lb (91 kg)
|
Jr |
Canton
Missouri-West Plains
|
Canton, OH
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| C
|
1
|
Isaiah Manderson
|
6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
235 lb (107 kg)
|
Fr |
Oldsmar Christian School
|
Bronx, NY
|
| G
|
2
|
Stan Mays
|
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
185 lb (84 kg)
|
So |
Episcopal
|
Baton Rouge, LA
|
| G
|
3
|
Randy Onwuasor
|
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
190 lb (86 kg)
|
So |
Inglewood
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Inglewood, CA
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| F
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4
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Justin Jamison
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6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
260 lb (118 kg)
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Jr |
Strongsville
Missouri-West Plains
|
Garfield Heights, OH
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| F
|
5
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Justin Gray
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6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
185 lb (84 kg)
|
Fr |
Berkeley Prep
|
Tampa, FL
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| F
|
11
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Zach Smith
|
6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
210 lb (95 kg)
|
Fr |
Plano East
|
Plano, TX
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| G
|
12
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Keenan Evans
|
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
175 lb (79 kg)
|
Fr |
Berkner
|
Richardson, TX
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| G
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13
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Luke Adams
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5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
170 lb (77 kg)
|
Sr |
Big Spring
|
Big Spring, TX
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| G
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14
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Robert Turner
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6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
180 lb (82 kg)
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Sr |
Laney
NMJC
|
Augusta, GA
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| F
|
15
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Aaron Ross
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6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
225 lb (102 kg)
|
RS So |
Parkview
|
North Little Rock, AR
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| G
|
20
|
Toddrick Gotcher
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6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
200 lb (91 kg)
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RS Jr |
Lakeview
|
Garland, TX
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| F
|
32
|
Norense Odiase
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6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
265 lb (120 kg)
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Fr |
North Crowley
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Crowley, TX
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| F
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34
|
Alex Foster
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6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
225 lb (102 kg)
|
So |
Seton Academy
|
Joliet, IL
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| F
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35
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Clark Lammert
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6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
210 lb (95 kg)
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Sr |
Churchill
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San Antonio, TX
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- Head coach
- Assistant coach(es)
- Legend
- (C) Team captain
- (S) Suspended
- (I) Ineligible
- (W) Walk-on
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Schedule
Date
time, TV
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Rank#
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Opponent#
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Result
|
Record
|
Site (attendance)
city, state
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| Exhibition
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11/03/2014*
7:00 pm
|
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Southeastern Oklahoma State
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W 79–67
|
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United Supermarkets Arena (N/A)
Lubbock, TX
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11/08/2014*
7:00 pm
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Texas A&M–Commerce
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L 69–72 OT
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United Supermarkets Arena (4,841)
Lubbock, TX
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| Non-conference regular season
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11/14/2014*
8:00 pm, FSSW+
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Loyola (MD)
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W 71–59
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1–0
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United Supermarkets Arena (6,041)
Lubbock, TX
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11/18/2014*
9:30 pm, ESPN2
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at LSU
ESPN Tip-Off Marathon
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L 64–69 OT
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1–1
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Maravich Center (8,010)
Baton Rouge, LA
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11/22/2014*
7:00 pm, FSSW+
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Missouri State
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W 80–68
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2–1
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United Supermarkets Arena (5,107)
Lubbock, TX
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11/25/2014*
7:00 pm, FSSW+
|
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Northwestern State
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W 75–64
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3–1
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United Supermarkets Arena (4,535)
Lubbock, TX
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11/30/2014*
1:00 pm, FSSW
|
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Air Force
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W 63–62
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4–1
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United Supermarkets Arena (4,876)
Lubbock, TX
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12/03/2014*
8:00 pm, SECN/ESPN3
|
|
Auburn
|
W 46–44
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5–1
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United Supermarkets Arena (7,040)
Lubbock, TX
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12/10/2014*
8:00 pm, FSSW+
|
|
Fresno State
|
W 73–56
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6–1
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United Supermarkets Arena (5,530)
Lubbock, TX
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12/14/2014*
1:00 pm, FSSW
|
|
Prairie View A&M
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W 79–51
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7–1
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United Supermarkets Arena (5,122)
Lubbock, TX
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12/17/2014*
7:00 pm, FCS Central
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South Carolina State
Las Vegas Classic
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W 101–39
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8–1
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United Supermarkets Arena (5,164)
Lubbock, TX
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12/19/2014*
7:00 pm, FSSW+
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|
Arkansas–Pine Bluff
Las Vegas Classic
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W 72–51
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9–1
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United Supermarkets Arena (5,091)
Lubbock, TX
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12/22/2014*
7:00 pm
|
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vs. Loyola (IL)
Las Vegas Classic semifinals
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L 44–62
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9–2
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Orleans Arena (1,270)
Las Vegas, NV
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12/23/2014*
8:00 pm, FS1
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vs. Houston
Las Vegas Classic 3rd place game
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L 69–82
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9–3
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Orleans Arena (1,125)
Las Vegas, NV
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12/29/2014*
7:00 pm, FSSW+
|
|
North Texas
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W 60–45
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10–3
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United Supermarkets Arena (6,033)
Lubbock, TX
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| Big 12 regular season
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01/03/2015
1:00 pm, ESPNU
|
|
No. 11 Texas
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L 61–70
|
10–4
(0–1)
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United Supermarkets Arena (9,936)
Lubbock, TX
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01/05/2015
6:00 pm, ESPNU
|
|
No. 14 West Virginia
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L 67–78
|
10–5
(0–2)
|
United Supermarkets Arena (6,073)
Lubbock, TX
|
01/10/2015
2:00 pm, ESPNU
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|
at Kansas
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L 54–86
|
10–6
(0–3)
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Allen Fieldhouse (16,300)
Lawrence, KS
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01/14/2015
8:00 pm, ESPNews
|
|
at Kansas State
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L 51–58
|
10–7
(0–4)
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Bramlage Coliseum (12,264)
Manhattan, KS
|
01/17/2015
3:00 pm, ESPNews
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|
TCU
|
L 42–62
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10–8
(0–5)
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United Supermarkets Arena (9,142)
Lubbock, TX
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01/21/2015
8:00 pm, ESPNU
|
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at Oklahoma State
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L 43–63
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10–9
(0–6)
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Gallagher-Iba Arena (7,090)
Stillwater, OK
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01/24/2015
3:00 pm, ESPNU
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No. 9 Iowa State
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W 78–73
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11–9
(1–6)
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United Supermarkets Arena (9,310)
Lubbock, TX
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01/28/2015
6:30 pm, ESPNews
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at No. 24 Oklahoma
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L 36–81
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11–10
(1–7)
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Lloyd Noble Center (9,857)
Norman, OK
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01/31/2015
11:00 am, ESPNU
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at No. 17 West Virginia
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L 55–78
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11–11
(1–8)
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WVU Coliseum (12,192)
Morgantown, WV
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02/04/2015
8:00 pm, ESPNU
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Kansas State
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W 64–47
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12–11
(2–8)
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United Supermarkets Arena (7,429)
Lubbock, TX
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02/07/2015
1:00 pm, ESPNU
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at No. 11 Iowa State
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L 38–75
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12–12
(2–9)
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Hilton Coliseum (14,384)
Ames, IA
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02/10/2015
8:00 pm, ESPN2
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No. 8 Kansas
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L 53–71
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12–13
(2–10)
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United Supermarkets Arena (10,397)
Lubbock, TX
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02/14/2015
7:00 pm, LHN
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at Texas
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L 41–56
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12–14
(2–11)
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Frank Erwin Center (13,178)
Austin, TX
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02/17/2015
6:00 pm, ESPN2
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No. 20 Baylor
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L 49–54
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12–15
(2–12)
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United Supermarkets Center (6,572)
Lubbock, TX
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02/21/2015
11:00 am, ESPNews
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No. 17 Oklahoma
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L 75–79 OT
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12–16
(2–13)
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United Supermarkets Arena (6,761)
Lubbock, TX
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02/25/2015
7:00 pm, FSSW+
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at TCU
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L 54–71
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12–17
(2–14)
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Wilkerson-Greines Activity Center (3,912)
Fort Worth, TX
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02/28/2015
3:00 pm, ESPNews
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Oklahoma State
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W 63–62
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13–17
(3–14)
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United Supermarkets Arena (7,480)
Lubbock, TX
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03/06/2015
8:00 pm, ESPN2
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at No. 14 Baylor
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L 74–77
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13–18
(3–15)
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Ferrell Center (9,554)
Waco, TX
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| Big 12 tournament
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03/11/2015
8:00 pm, ESPNU
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vs. Texas
First Round
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L 53–65
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13–19
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Sprint Center (18,972)
Kansas City, MO
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*Non-conference game. #Rankings from AP Poll. (#) Tournament seedings in parentheses. All times are in Central Time. |
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