Texas Tech Lady Raiders Set to Host Houston Cougars at United Supermarkets Arena
As the Texas Tech Lady Raiders prepare to welcome the Houston Cougars to the United Supermarkets Arena, fans are eager for what promises to be a thrilling encounter in women's basketball. The upcoming game, scheduled for January 25th, will see the Lady Raiders aiming to capitalize on their home-court advantage in Lubbock.
The recent performance of the Texas Tech Lady Raiders has been a mixed bag. In their last three outings, they've experienced both highs and lows. A victory against Incarnate Word saw them dominate with a score of 76-35, where they showcased an impressive defensive effort with 17 steals and capitalized on turnovers by scoring 44 points off them. Their shooting was also commendable; they hit 46 percent from the field and made eight three-pointers.
However, this win was sandwiched between two losses that highlighted areas needing improvement. Against Tulsa's Golden Hurricane, despite putting up a strong fourth quarter with 25 points, it wasn't enough as they fell short by eight points in a low-scoring affair where they only managed to shoot at 27 percent from the field.
Their most recent game against Oregon State Beavers further exposed defensive vulnerabilities as they allowed 77 points while committing personal fouls that led to numerous free-throw opportunities for their opponents. Although there were positives such as scoring one-third of their points off turnovers and improving their free throw percentage significantly compared to previous games.
Looking ahead at the clash with Houston Cougars, Texas Tech must focus on maintaining strong defense without fouling and finding consistency in shooting throughout all quarters. Playing at home should give them an extra boost - historically teams tend to perform better when backed by their own fans.
For those looking forward to catching this matchup live or through broadcasts can do so on January 25th at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock. The time is yet announced but stay tuned for updates on where you can watch this exciting game unfold.