Can Texas Tech Lady Raiders Outmaneuver the Oklahoma Sooners at Lloyd Noble Center?
As the Texas Tech Lady Raiders gear up for their next challenge against the Oklahoma Sooners, fans are eager to see if they can bounce back from a recent stumble and showcase their resilience. The upcoming game, scheduled at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman on January 13th at 2:00 PM, is not just another match but a test of character for the Lady Raiders.
In their last outing on January 11th against Oklahoma State Cowgirls, TTU struggled to find their rhythm early on, scoring a mere 4 points in the first quarter. Despite picking up pace with 19 points each in subsequent quarters three and four, it wasn't enough to close down a game that ended with them trailing by 13 points. A closer look at their performance reveals some concerns; while they excelled at free throws with an impressive accuracy of 90 percent, they were outrebounded significantly (26 to Oklahoma State's 36) and allowed too many points off turnovers (21).
However, there's always another side to every story. Just five days earlier on January 6th against Kansas Jayhawks, TTU showed what they're capable of when things click into place. They secured a victory with strong showings across all quarters and particularly shone through from beyond the arc hitting an impressive rate of nearly 40 percent from three-point range.
The key takeaway here is consistency – something TTU will need when facing OKLA. The Sooners will be no pushovers; however, if Texas Tech can replicate their form shown against Kansas rather than that displayed versus Oklahoma State or even worse during their January 4th loss where they only managed a field goal percentage of just over thirty-three percent against Texas Longhorns' robust defense – then fans could be in for quite the spectacle.
Defensively speaking, TTU must tighten up; reducing turnovers will be crucial as well as improving rebounding efforts both defensively and offensively. On offense, maintaining high free-throw accuracy could prove vital alongside exploiting any perimeter shooting opportunities that arise.
The upcoming clash promises excitement and serves as an opportunity for redemption for TTU after mixed performances recently. Fans should mark their calendars for this encounter which promises to be an intriguing battle between two determined sides.
For those who bleed red and black wishing to support Texas Tech Lady Raiders live or from home – tune into your local sports network or head over to Lloyd Noble Center this Sunday afternoon; tip-off is set for precisely two o'clock!