Texas Tech (8-16) Takes On Texas A&M (12-12)

Filed under Game Preview on February 13th, 2012

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It will be an opportunity for glory for the Red Raiders at United Spirit Arena on Tuesday as Texas A&M visits Texas Tech in an epic Big 12 contest. Tip-off occurs at 7:00 EST and it will be televised on ESPN2.

Texas Tech is in 10th place in the Big 12 and needs to keep pace with Texas A&M, who is currently in 8th place. The Red Raiders boast a record of 8-16 overall and are 1-11 in the Big 12. Meanwhile, the Aggies have a record of 12-12 with a 3-9 record in the conference.

Texas A&M is a slight favorite to win. RPI follows this logic, as the Aggies have an advantage in the rankings, #163 to #221. Additionally, there is a lack of momentum. Texas Tech is skidding having lost four of five games and Texas A&M will be looking to capitalize on that.

Texas Tech has seen Texas A&M already this season, and lost to them 67-54 on January 14th. Last season, the Red Raiders went 0-2 against the Aggies, with an average seven point margin of defeat. In four seasons, Texas Tech has a record of 2-8 against Texas A&M, and 1-3 at home.

• Texas Tech is better under pressure, and has defeated Texas A&M in 7 out of 12 games decided by 5 points or fewer.
• Jordan Tolbert is ranked 8th in the Big 12 in rebounds
• At least you keep showing up. Texas Tech has an average margin of victory of 11 over Texas A&M in 37 wins since 1980.
• More property crime happens in College Station so you better protect your valuables if you visit (when compared to Lubbock -- according to the FBI).

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