DePaul men's basketball will face Texas Tech in the upcoming Big 12-BIG EAST Battle, marking their fourth meeting and the first since 2019 when DePaul won in an overtime thriller. The matchup, scheduled for Dec. 4, will be DePaul's first trip to Lubbock and first road game in the Battle. The Battle will host 11 matchups from Dec. 3-8, with the BIG EAST hosting six games and the Big 12 hosting five, including teams like defending national champion Connecticut and five Sweet 16 participants from the 2024 NCAA Tournament.

By the Numbers
  • The 2024 Big 12-BIG EAST Battle will feature 11 matchups from Dec. 3-8.
  • DePaul is 1-1 all-time in the Battle, with their last meeting against Texas Tech in 2019 resulting in a 65-60 victory.
Yes, But

The Battle matchups are determined jointly by the two conferences, with the home team selecting the venue. Broadcast arrangements will be made by FOX Sports for the BIG EAST and ESPN for the Big 12.

State of Play
  • DePaul Men's Basketball will face Texas Tech in the upcoming Big 12-BIG EAST Battle.
  • The Battle will feature seven teams ranked in the final AP poll of the 2023-24 season and five teams that reached the Sweet 16 in the 2024 NCAA Tournament.
What's Next

Game times and television networks for the matchups will be announced when available.

Bottom Line

DePaul faces Texas Tech in the Big 12-BIG EAST Battle, with an exciting matchup ahead in December, featuring top-ranked teams from both conferences.