TTU Lady Raiders on a roll

The Texas Tech Lady Raiders scored their 11th straight victory against MVSU.

Stranded Pitt players get ride with UTEP coach

The Sun Bowl in El Paso is known nationally for its hospitality, but UTEP men’s basketball head coach Joe Golding stepped it up on Christmas Day. Three Pittsburgh players were stranded in the Dallas Love Airport after a flight from Dallas to El Paso was cancelled, grounding them.

Ag competitors headed into stock show season

It is that time of year when FFA and 4-H ag members, as well a ag teachers and parents, begin their numerous trips to the state livestock shows as well as some out of state.

TTU recruiting top baseball talent

Texas Tech Red Raiders baseball came up short of the College World Series last season. But when it comes to success on the recruiting trail, few have been able to replicate the successful acquisition of talent that’s been going on in Lubbock.

Whataburger tourney to showcase athletes

The Whataburger Basketball Tournament, recognized as one of the nation’s premier recruiting grounds for college scouts and coaches, returns to North Texas on Wednesday, Dec. 28, through Friday, Dec. 30.

Bobcats defeat Hornets

The Dimmitt Bobcats scored a big win over the Tulia Hornets, 68-44. Dimmitt took charge in the first quarter, gaining a signifi cant lead over the Hornets, 23-8, and continued to widen the gap in the second quarter, ending the first half with a 4015 lead.

Swiftettes fall to Lynx in OT

The Nazareth Swiftettes battled the Spearman Lady Lynx in a nailbiter game, losing the bout in an overtime 44-41.

Swiftettes defeat Lady Longhorns

The Nazareth Swiftettes took a win over the Vega Lady Longhorns, 66-25. The Swiftettes gained a comfortable edge in the first quarter, 23-10, and the Naz offensive pounded away in the second quarter, for a 29-point lead by the end of the first half, 45-16.

MSU coach dies after hospitalization

Mississippi State University Head Football Coach Mike Leach had a massive heart attack this past Sunday, leading to hospitalization in the Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, and died on Monday evening.