Lady Raiders Stumble Against Ranked Baylor Bears at Foster Pavilion

The Texas Tech Lady Raiders faced a challenging contest against the Baylor Bears, resulting in a 32-61 defeat. The Lady Raiders now stand with an unbalanced record, while the ranked 21st Bears improved their season performance. The game unfolded at Foster Pavilion in Waco, where the home team capitalized on their opportunities to secure a convincing victory.

The Texas Tech Lady Raiders struggled to find their rhythm early on, scoring only four points in the opening quarter and trailing by thirteen. Despite increasing their output in the second quarter with nine points, they could not close the gap significantly before halftime. Post-intermission efforts saw them add just five points in the third quarter and fourteen in the final period. Offensively, Texas Tech converted only 30 percent of field goals and 24 percent from beyond the arc.

Defensively, Texas Tech managed to block two shots and steal six times but were outrebounded by Baylor's aggressive play which resulted in forty-two total rebounds for Baylor compared to twenty-six for Texas Tech. The Lady Raiders also committed twenty-nine turnovers which turned into twenty-nine points for Baylor.

On an individual level, no player from Texas Tech stood out significantly as they collectively made thirteen field goals out of forty-four attempts and succeeded with two out of three free throws taken. They also struggled inside with only four points scored in paint throughout the game.

Conversely, Baylor's performance was marked by efficiency inside as they scored thirty-four points within paint and maintained a fifty-four percent success rate on two-point attempts. Their defense was equally impressive with six blocks and thirteen steals contributing to their dominant display.

Texas Tech fans will look forward to seeing how their team responds when they visit Austin for their next game against another formidable opponent – The University of Texas Longhorns at Moody Center – scheduled for February 21st at 7:00 PM Central Time Zone. This matchup will be broadcasted on LHN channel 677 where fans can tune in to support their team.