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Texas Tech men's hoops leaps to No. 16 ahead of Illinois showdown
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· November 9, 2026
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Texas Tech men's basketball boosted its stock ahead of its first true test of the season against No. 3 Illinois on Tuesday night, as the Red Raiders moved to No. 16 in the AP Top 25.
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Key takeaway 3 Illinois on Tuesday night, as the Red Raiders moved to No.
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What is this story about? Texas Tech men's basketball boosted its stock ahead of its first true test of the season against No. 3 Illinois on Tuesday night, as the Red Raiders moved to No. 16 in the AP Top 25.
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