Texas Tech basketball faces disappointment with another underwhelming opponent, DePaul, in the Big 12-Big East Battle, highlighting a trend of unhelpful matchups for the Red Raiders.

By the Numbers
  • DePaul had a dismal 3-29 overall record last season, going 0-20 in Big East play.
  • Texas Tech has only hosted the Big 12-Big East Battle once in five years, with previous matchups against struggling Big East teams like St. John's and Georgetown.
Yes, But

The matchup with DePaul, under a new head coach Chris Holtmann, may not provide meaningful competition for Texas Tech's NCAA Tournament aspirations.

State of Play
  • Texas Tech's non-conference strength of schedule needs improvement after a disappointing ranking of 331 in the nation last season.
  • The Big 12-Big East Battle aims to boost Big 12 teams' schedules, with other matchups like Baylor vs. UCONN and Iowa State vs. Marquette offering stronger competition.
What's Next

With a repeat match against DePaul in the upcoming Big 12-Big East Battle, Texas Tech hopes for a more impactful outcome than previous underwhelming matchups.

Bottom Line

The consistent trend of facing weaker opponents in the Big 12-Big East Battle poses a challenge for Texas Tech in elevating their schedule strength and advancing their program goals for the upcoming season.