According to the U.S. Department of Education, Lubbock Christian University in Texas allocated $733,845 to men’s basketball teams in 2024, which is $789,642 below the state’s average of $1,523,487.
Carly Wickenheiser and Janine Sonis have been named to Canada’s national team camp roster for June friendlies. Both athletes bring significant experience from international play and professional leagues.
In Lubbock, Medicaid providers submitted $301,370 in claims for Durable Medical Equipment in 2024, representing an 8% increase from the prior year.
Texas Tech secured an 8-0 win over Mississippi State to open their Women’s College World Series campaign on May 28 in Oklahoma City. Jackie Lis homered early while NiJaree Canady pitched four scoreless innings for the Red Raiders, who advance to face Tennessee next.
Texas Tech freshman Jackson Bragg qualified for nationals after placing tenth in men’s pole vault during day two of NCAA West First Rounds held Thursday in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Several women athletes also advanced or set personal records as competition continues into Saturday.
In 2024, Texas Tech University in Lubbock allocated $12,389,637 to its men’s basketball teams, exceeding the state average expenditure of $1,523,487 by $10,866,150, according to data from the U.S. Department of Education.
On May 27, 2026, Dustin Burrows used social media to congratulate Ken Paxton, Stan Stanart, and Mayes Middleton for their Republican primary wins in key Texas races.
Dustin Burrows marked Memorial Day with a tribute to fallen service members and highlighted voter participation during the Texas Primary Runoff Election in late May.
The National Fastpitch Coaches Association recognized four Texas Tech Red Raiders softball players as All-Americans for the 2026 season—a program record. The selections include Kaitlyn Terry on first team honors and highlight individual achievements heading into their next game against Mississippi State.
Two members of Texas Tech’s men’s track and field team qualified for nationals during Wednesday’s NCAA West First Rounds competition in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Zaid Latif advanced with a personal best long jump while Victor Kipkoech secured his place by winning an automatic qualifying spot in the men’s 10k.