No. 19 Texas Tech opens season with 76-42 win over Jackson State
The gist
No. 19 Texas Tech beat Jackson State 76-42 in Lubbock, led by Damarion Dennis' career-high 22 points.
The win stretched Tech's non-conference home streak to 47 games, third longest active.
How it unfolded
- Oct 23, 2026No. 19 Texas Tech lost 76-65 at No. 23 Kentucky in its preseason exhibition at Rupp Arena, its only preseason game.
- Oct 29, 2026JT Toppin secured a pair of national preseason honors.
- Nov 2, 2026Tech opened the 2026-27 season with a 76-42 home win over Jackson State, led by Damarion Dennis' career-high 22 points off the bench.
Key terms
- Big 12
- A U.S. collegiate athletic conference with 16 member universities, headquartered in Irving, Texas.
- NCAA Tournament
- Describes a college basketball team suited to the single-elimination NCAA tournament played mostly in March.
- AP Top 25
- A weekly ranking of the top 25 American college teams in football or basketball, voted on by sportswriters and broadcasters.
Source: Wikipedia