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No. 19 Texas Tech opens basketball season against Jackson State

No. 19 Texas Tech opens its 102nd season in program history with a five-game homestand, starting against Jackson State on Monday at 6 p.m. at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock. The team has a 46-game non-conference home winning streak and is 23-0 under head coach Grant McCasland in those games.

Where
Lubbock, Lubbock County
When
Monday, November 2, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Lubbock

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  • Monday, November 2, 2026, 6:00 p.m. No. 19 Texas Tech vs. Jackson State basketball game (United Supermarkets Arena, Lubbock)1

Who's involved

  • Grant McCaslandHead coach, Texas Tech Red Raiders
  • JT ToppinStarter, Texas Tech Red Raiders
  • Donovan AtwellStarter, Texas Tech Red Raiders
  • Darrion WilliamsPlayer, Texas Tech Red Raiders
  • Texas Tech Red RaidersBasketball team opening 2026-27 season
  • Jackson StateOpponent in season opener

The facts

  • No. 19 Texas Tech opens its 102nd season against Jackson State at 6 p.m. Monday at United Supermarkets Arena.1
  • Texas Tech has a 46-game non-conference home winning streak and is 23-0 under McCasland in non-conference home games.1
  • The roster has 14 players: five returners (JT Toppin, Donovan Atwell, Josiah Moseley, Marial Akuentok, LaTrell Hoover) and nine newcomers.1
  • Transfer additions include Damarion Dennis (Wyoming), Cruz Davis (Hofstra), Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn (UNLV), Darrion Williams (NC State), and Jamichael Stillwell (UCF).1
  • International pro Bassala Bagayoko joined after playing for Bilbao Basket in Spain.1
  • High school signees DaKari Spear, Amari Barrett and Trey Hall each won championships in their final prep season.1
  • Texas Tech lost 76-65 in exhibition at Kentucky last Friday; four players scored in double figures.1

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

  • Grant McCasland Team is ready to take the step of playing meaningful games; Jackson State has good guard play and athleticism.1
  • Grant McCasland Team has great scoring, size, versatility, and experience with all ingredients needed.1

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  1. No. 19 Tech opens season on Monday night - Texas Tech Red Raiders Texas Tech Red Raiders Not rated, October 30, 2026
  2. Sooners Open Season Monday Against East Texas A&M - University of Oklahoma Soonersports.com Not rated, November 1, 2026

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Arizona Wildcats football team, visiting team; Texas Tech Red Raiders football team, home team; Noah Fifita, Arizona quarterback and 4 more

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