Matthew Conner

Matthew Conner

Joined: Feb 10, 2015

Matthew is a national college sports writer for FanSided, and has been covering football, basketball and other sports for ten years. Matthew is a graduate of Texas Tech University with a Bachelor's of Science in Human Development. Matthew is also an avid photographer who loves spending time in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.

Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady talks to first base coach Tara Archibald during a fall softball exhibition Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Rocky Johnson Field.

Texas Tech Red Raiders news: Softball, baseball open at home, Lady Raiders fall

Texas Tech v Cincinnati

Grant McCasland gives injury update on two of his most important starters

Iowa State v Texas Tech

A telling trend in the Texas Tech basketball team's losses this season

Feb 12, 2025; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Grant McCasland reacts in the first half during the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at United Supermarkets Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Grant McCasland says Texas Tech "ran out of gas", takes blame for loss to TCU

Feb 12, 2025; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Grant McCasland on the bench. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Lethargic, sloppy Texas Tech basketball team falls on the road at TCU

Texas Tech v Cincinnati

How to watch Texas Tech basketball as Red Raiders travel to Fort Worth

Feb 16, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; Ludvig Aberg holds up the trophy after winning The Genesis Invitational golf tournament at Torrey Pines. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

Texas Tech news roundup: Aberg wins, softball drops two to Texas, baseball swept

Jan 26, 2025; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Grant McCasland looks at the scoreboard in the first half during the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at United Supermarkets Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Grant McCaslant talks about JT Toppin's excellence, his team's dominance of OSU

2025 NBA All Star - AT&T Slam Dunk Contest

Texas Tech basketball alum Mac McClung 3-peats as NBA Slam Dunk Champion

Feb 15, 2025; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders forward JT Toppin (15) blocks out Oklahoma State Cowboys forward Robert Jennings II (25) during the first half at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Texas Tech basketball demolishes OK State thanks to JT Toppin's 32 points

Arizona State v Texas Tech

Texas Tech basketball included in top 16 seeds in first bracket preview

Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady reacts after striking out a Lubbock Christian batter during a softball exhibition, Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Rocky Johnson Field.

Texas Tech Red Raiders news: Softball starts hot, baseball faces big challenge, more

Sep 7, 2024; Pullman, Washington, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders helmet sits during a football game against the Washington State Cougars in the second half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Washington State Cougars won 37-16. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

SEC program staff member complains about Texas Tech's transfer portal spree

AFC Championship - Tennessee Titans v Kansas City Chiefs

Father of Patrick Mahomes II involved in crazy new publicity stunt

West Virginia v Texas Tech

Four Texas Tech football players invited to 2025 NFL Combine

Feb 12, 2025; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders forward JT Toppin (15) looks to shoot against Arizona State Sun Devils forward Basheer Jihad (8) in the first half at United Supermarkets Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

JT Toppin drops 41, Texas Tech survives 2-OT scare against Arizona State