Here's a look at some of the top news items from around Raiderland for Friday, November 13, 2026.
Texas Tech soccer drops Big 12 semifinal to Baylor
Unfortunately, the Texas Tech soccer team's run in the Big 12 Tournament came to an end Wednesday night. The Red Raiders were eliminated via a 2-1 overtime loss to Baylor in Mansfield, Texas.
Tech got out to a 1-0 lead early in the first half when senior forward Taylor Zdrojewski scored. It was her 14th goal of the season.
After that, though, the Red Raiders couldn't extend the lead despite controlling play for most of the first half. Then, Baylor equaled the Red Raiders with a goal in the 61st minute. Eventually, four minutes into the second overtime period, the Bears tallied the game-winner.
Your Big 12 Forward of the Year for a reason 🎯
— Texas Tech Soccer (@TexasTechSoccer) November 12, 2026
Zdrojewski nets her 14th goal of the season finding the corner pocket for the 1-0 lead 👏 pic.twitter.com/SNFbTS93C1
The good news is that this isn't the end of the road for Texas Tech. The Red Raiders are a lock to earn an at-large NCAA Tournament birth. They will find out their seeding and path on Monday.
Texas Tech Lady Raiders host Auburn
Tonight at 6 p.m., the Lady Raiders return to action with a home game against Auburn. They will look to move to 3-0 on the young season.
The Tigers come into the matchup already at 3-0. They have wins over Alabama State, Southern Miss, and Furman.
Tonight's game will be just the third all-time meeting between the two programs. Currently, the series is tied 1-1. The game can be seen on ESPN+.
Also this week, the Lady Raiders signed three newcomers as part of their latest recruiting haul. The program's 2027 class includes Jada Jackson from nearby Frienship High School, Jemini Mitchell from the Houston area, and Jasmine Travis from Cibolo, Texas.
Jackson, a 6-foot-2 forward, is rated the No. 22 player in America by ESPN. Mitchell, a 6-foot-2 wing, is rated No. 28 overall by ESPN. Meanwhile, the 6-foot-5 center, Travis, is rated the No. 16 player in Texas by Premier Basketball.
Texas Tech football standout J'Koby Williams a Hornung Award finalist
This season, running back J'Koby Williams has been the Texas Tech football team's most reliable offensive performer. Now, he's being recognized for his fantastic season.
This week, Williams was named a finalist for the Paul Hornung Award. That honor is given annually to the most versatile player in college football.
This is the second year in a row for Williams to be a finalist for the Hornung Award. He is one of seven players still up for consideration.
Averaging 8.0 yards per carry this season, Williams ranks second in the NCAA. He's also fifth in the nation in all-purpose yards at 154.3 per game.
Texas Tech basketball prepares to host Stonehill on saturday
The Texas Tech men's basketball team will try to follow up its huge win over No. 3 Illinois by moving to 4-0 with a win over Stonehill on Saturday. It will be a chance for the program to run its non-conference home winning streak to 50 games.
Stonehill (located in Easton, Massachusetts) enters the game 1-2 overall. After a season-opening win over Curry College, the Skyhawks lost by 20 points to both Fordham and Columbia.
This is the fourth of five straight home games to open the season for Texas Tech. The noon tipoff can be seen on ESPN+.
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