Can Texas Tech Lady Raiders Turn the Tide at United Supermarkets Arena?
As the Texas Tech Lady Raiders prepare to host the Cincinnati Bearcats at United Supermarkets Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can reverse recent trends and secure a victory. The upcoming clash scheduled for February 24th promises to be an intriguing encounter in Lubbock, where home-court advantage might play a crucial role.
The Lady Raiders have had a challenging stretch in their last few games. Despite showing resilience with strong fourth-quarter performances, they have struggled to maintain consistency throughout entire matches. In their recent home game against UCF Knights, they fell short by five points, scoring 64 compared to the Knights' 69. Their field goal percentage stood at 42 percent with a three-point percentage of 38 percent – figures that need improvement if they are to overcome their opponents.
On the road against West Virginia Mountaineers, Texas Tech faced an uphill battle as they were outscored significantly in paint points and fast-break opportunities. The Mountaineers capitalized on turnovers scoring 30 points off them which contributed heavily to the Lady Raiders' defeat of 59-82.
Their encounter with Cincinnati Bearcats earlier this month also ended unfavorably for Texas Tech as they lost by an eighteen-point margin (56-74). Although they shot an impressive free throw percentage of 91 percent during that game, it wasn't enough to counteract Cincinnati's dominance inside the paint and second-chance opportunities.
The upcoming game presents another opportunity for Texas Tech to leverage their home court and enthusiastic crowd support. Improving ball security and capitalizing on scoring chances will be key factors if they wish to alter their current trajectory.
Fans can catch all the action live from United Supermarkets Arena on February 24th at 2:00 PM Central Time as Texas Tech looks for redemption against a familiar foe.