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Comparable Schools'
Athletics Grades:
Quick StatsSchool Colors
Red and black
School Mascot
The Masked Rider
Men Playing Varsity Sports
330 - 3 %
Women Playing Varsity Sports
173 - 2 %
College Prowler Take
Texas Tech is located in Texas, so football season is huge. Spirit is shown in the windows of buildings around town, and on game days the town is desolate because everybody is on the Tech campus tailgating. By not getting outside during a game day in Lubbock, you will be missing out on so much more than a football game. If the smell of the barbecue doesn’t get you out and about, the tailgates and the sounds of the Goin’ Band have to be incentive. When it comes to basketball games, “Bobby Knight” is all that need be said. Although his son Pat Knight is sitting on the bench these days, Bobby Knight made the Tech basketball program one to watch. As for women’s basketball, Tech has one of the top teams in the nation. The Lady Raiders are as closely followed as the men’s team. The arena in which both teams play is large and therefore rarely sold out for either team’s home games. During each athletic season, students can work off their tailgating festivities by getting involved in one of the many intramural sport competitions. Football is the biggest intramural sport played and watched, followed closely by basketball. Even though teams are only playing for bragging rights, these competitions have been known to get intense. Tech sports are ones that people will follow and cheer for long after graduation day. The fact that Tech is a Big 12 school is a big deal. Being a part of such a popular conference makes the games that much more fun to watch, and it makes the students’ love for Tech that much stronger. Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
Somewhere in between? Show the world what YOU think of YOUR school:
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“Sports are huge. Football and...
“Sports are huge. Football and basketball are great at Tech. IM sports are more competitive than they probably should be, but that makes it fun.” |
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“Varsity sports on campus are what...
“Varsity sports on campus are what we are known for.
We have outstanding football, basketball (men’s and women’s), and baseball teams. Intramural sports have over 5,000 participants in football alone. People get very much involved.” |
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“Basketball is always highly...
“Basketball is always highly supported. The rest of the sports tend to be only so-so. IM sports are also just okay.” |
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“Intramural sports are one of the...
“Intramural sports are one of the best things going for Tech students. Football is taken pretty seriously, which is great because girls and dogs and even up-and-coming Chris Barmans go out to root and commentate.” |
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“Varsity sports are all fairly...
“Varsity sports are all fairly good. Intramural sports are fun to compete in.” |
FactsMen's Varsity Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Football
- Golf
- Tennis
- Track
Women's Varsity Sports
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track
- Volleyball
Intramurals
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Bench press
- Big Kahuna
- Bowling
- Flag football
- Golf
- Putt-putt
- Racquetball
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Table tennis
- Tennis (singles and pairs)
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
- Water polo
- Winter Slam
Club Sports
- Baseball
- Bowling
- Cricket
- Cycling
- Fencing
- Inline hockey
- Kuk sool won
- Lacrosse
- Powerlifting
- Rockclimbing
- Rugby (men’s and women’s)
- Soccer (men’s and women’s)
- Tennis
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball (men’s and women’s)
- Water polo
- Waterskiing/wakeboarding
- Wrestling
Gyms and Facilities
- Athletic Training Center (“The Bubble”) - Nicknamed “the Bubble” for its inflatable roof, the Athletic Training Center is the indoor home to Tech’s track and field teams. It is considered one of the best indoor training facilities in the Big 12.
- The Football Complex - The Football Complex is a huge facility constructed in 2003. It houses a 10,000 square-foot strength and conditioning center, a player’s lounge, and state-of-the-art rehabilitation and hydrotherapy centers.
- Robert H. Ewalt Recreation Center (The Rec Center) - This is the student recreation center, which headquarters the intramural and sports club programs. The Rec Center also features weight and cardio training rooms, an aquatic center, a climbing wall, and numerous fitness and wellness programs.
- United Spirit Arena - This 15,000-seat multipurpose facility is home to the men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball teams. It contains state-of-the-art weight rooms and training facilities, player’s lounges, and coaches offices.
Athletic Fields
Jones AT&T Stadium, United Spirit Arena, Football Complex, Marsha Sharp Center for Student Athletes, Dan Law Field, Rocky Johnson Field, The Rawls Golf Course, Don and Ethel McLeod Tennis Center, R.P. Fuller Track and Soccer Field
Getting Tickets
Students can swipe their student ID card at any Texas Tech field, arena, or stadium and enjoy the sporting event for free.
Most Popular Sports
Football, men’s basketball, and women’s basketball
Most Overlooked Teams
The Tech Rodeo Team
Best Place to Take a Walk
Take a walk around campus. Lubbock gets cool at night, even on the hottest days, and a walk around campus is relaxing. Tech Terrace is filled with parks to run around and through.
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