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.

Mar 22, 2025; Wichita, KS, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Elijah Hawkins (3) dribbles the ball against the Drake Bulldogs during the first half at Intrust Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images

Elijah Hawkins proving to be the straw that stirs Texas Tech's drink in March

Mar 22, 2025; Wichita, KS, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders forward JT Toppin (15) reacts after a play against the Drake Bulldogs during the first half at Intrust Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images

When does Texas Tech basketball play in the Sweet 16? Game time vs. Arkansas set

Texas Tech Raiders head coach Krista Gerlich points in the first quarter of the NCAA basketball game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Texas Tech Raiders at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024.

Texas Tech sports news roundup: Softball, baseball drop series, Lady Raiders in WBIT

Mar 22, 2025; Wichita, KS, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Grant McCasland reacts after a play against the Drake Bulldogs during the first half at Intrust Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images

Grant McCasland discusses how his team took down Drake in NCAA Tournament

Mar 22, 2025; Wichita, KS, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Grant McCasland hugs guard Elijah Hawkins (3) after their win against the Drake Bulldogs at Intrust Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Imagesgggg

People across the country praise Texas Tech on social media after second-round win

Mar 22, 2025; Wichita, KS, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders forward Darrion Williams (5) reacts after a play against the Drake Bulldogs during the first half at Intrust Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Texas Tech basketball bullies Drake to advance to the Sweet 16

Mar 20, 2025; Wichita, KS, USA; Drake Bulldogs guard Tavion Banks (6) celebrates after a basket in the second half of a first round men’s NCAA Tournament game against the Missouri Tigers at Intrust Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images

Three things Texas Tech basketball fans need to know about Drake Bulldogs

UNC Wilmington v Texas Tech

How to watch Texas Tech basketball as Red Raiders play for Sweet 16 birth

Arizona State v Texas Tech

Is Chance McMillian playing in NCAA Tournament second round? Latest injury update

Mar 20, 2025; Wichita, KS, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Grant McCasland in the second half of a first round men’s NCAA Tournament game against the North Carolina-Wilmington Seahawks at Intrust Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Grant McCasland discusses his team's hard-fought victory over UNCW

Mar 20, 2025; Wichita, KS, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Kerwin Walton (24) reacts after a basket in the first half of a first round men’s NCAA Tournament game against the North Carolina-Wilmington Seahawks at Intrust Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Texas Tech survives scare from UNCW, advances to second round of NCAA Tournament

Texas Tech v Arizona

Three players who will be X factors for Texas Tech in the NCAA Tournament

Colorado v Texas Tech

Texas Tech football battling several Big 12 foes, others for 4-star Texas WR

Mar 19, 2025; Wichita, KS, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Christian Anderson (4), forward Federiko Federiko (33) and forward Darrion Williams (5) react during practice at Intrust Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

How to watch the Texas Tech basketball team take on UNCW in NCAA Tournament

Feb 1, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders forward Darrion Williams (5) and guard Chance McMillian (0) reacts during the first half at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Are Chance McMillian and Darrion Williams playing in the NCAA Tournament first round?

San Diego State v Nevada

Texas Tech reportedly contacts ultra-productive big man transfer from MWC