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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 27, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; The Texas Tech Red Raiders band plays during the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks during a West Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Texas Tech fans have a blast on social media after incredible comeback vs. Arkansas

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Mar 27, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders forward Darrion Williams (5) reacts during overtime against the Arkansas Razorbacks during a West Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Miraculous second-half comeback leads Texas Tech past Arkansas in Sweet 16

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Mar 11, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Big 12 logo center court prior to the game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Oklahoma State Cowboys at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Big 12 has chance to prove it is country's best basketball conference

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Mar 22, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard D.J. Wagner (21) dribbles during the second half of a second round men’s NCAA Tournament game against the St. John's Red Storm at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Three things Texas Tech fans need to know about Arkansas before Sweet 16

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Arkansas v St. John's

Legendary head coach John Calipari talks about Texas Tech, memories of Lubbock

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UNC Wilmington v Texas Tech

How to watch Texas Tech basketball as Red Raiders take on Arkansas in Sweet 16

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NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament - West Regional - San Francisco - Practice Day

Will Chance McMillian play in Sweet 16? Latest injury update on Texas Tech guard

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New Mexico v Marquette

Texas Tech shows interest in one of the top guards currently in transfer portal

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UNC Wilmington v Texas Tech

Texas Tech is the overlooked team in the West Regional, and that's just fine

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Mar 22, 2025; Wichita, KS, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Christian Anderson (4) reacts after a play against the Drake Bulldogs during the second half at Intrust Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Despite shooting woes, Christian Anderson still making clutch plays for Texas Tech

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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