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Texas Tech names interim coach for B12 with Adams suspended
Read full article: Texas Tech names interim coach for B12 with Adams suspendedTexas Tech has named second-year assistant Corey Williams as its interim coach for Big 12 tournament as the school continues its investigation of suspended coach Mark Adams.
Why did DA drop felony charge against ex-Texas coach Beard?
Read full article: Why did DA drop felony charge against ex-Texas coach Beard?Texas basketball coach Chris Beard was arrested and charged with choking his fiancee and fired less than a month later when the university said he was “unfit” to lead the program.
Travis County DA drops domestic violence case against fired UT-Austin basketball coach
Read full article: Travis County DA drops domestic violence case against fired UT-Austin basketball coachChris Beard was arrested in December for allegedly strangling his fiancee. The university fired him last month.
Texas prosecutor drops domestic violence case against Beard
Read full article: Texas prosecutor drops domestic violence case against BeardA Texas prosecutor said Wednesday he will dismiss a felony domestic violence case against former Texas basketball coach Chris Beard, in part because of the alleged victim’s wishes not to prosecute.
UT fires head basketball coach Chris Beard after domestic violence arrest
Read full article: UT fires head basketball coach Chris Beard after domestic violence arrestBeard was hired by UT in 2021. The university paid $4 million to buy out his contract at Texas Tech University. He was one of UT’s highest-paid employees.
UT fires basketball coach Chris Beard amid felony domestic violence charge
Read full article: UT fires basketball coach Chris Beard amid felony domestic violence chargeTexas has fired basketball coach Chris Beard, who faces a felony domestic family violence charge after his fiancée told police he strangled and bit her.
Texas coach Beard’s fiancée says he didn’t strangle her
Read full article: Texas coach Beard’s fiancée says he didn’t strangle herThe woman who called police to report a family violence assault by Texas basketball coach Chris Beard said Friday that Beard did not strangle her and she never wanted him arrested or prosecuted.
UT suspends basketball coach Chris Beard after arrested for assault charge
Read full article: UT suspends basketball coach Chris Beard after arrested for assault chargeUniversity of Texas men’s basketball coach Chris Beard has been suspended after being arrested Monday morning on an assault charge, according to multiple sources, including ESPN and NBC affiliate KXAN.
Texas beats Hokies 81-73 for 1st NCAA tourney win since 2014
Read full article: Texas beats Hokies 81-73 for 1st NCAA tourney win since 2014Andrew Jones scored 21 points, Marcus Carr beat the halftime buzzer with a shot from well beyond halfcourt to put Texas ahead for good, and the Longhorns beat Virginia Tech 81-73 for their first NCAA Tournament victory since 2014.
TCU rallies from 20 down to beat No. 22 Texas, 65-60
Read full article: TCU rallies from 20 down to beat No. 22 Texas, 65-60Damion Baugh led TCU on a frantic second-half comeback, Eddie Lampkin provided the go-ahead bucket with 39 seconds left, and the Horned Frogs rallied from a 20-point deficit to beat No. 22 Texas 65-60 in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Tournament.
Allen’s late free throw lifts Texas over No. 18 Vols 52-51
Read full article: Allen’s late free throw lifts Texas over No. 18 Vols 52-51Timmy Allen’s free throw with 6 seconds left sent Texas to a 52-51 win over No. 18 Tennessee in the Big 12/SEC Challenge on Saturday night after the Volunteers rallied from 17 points down in the second half.
Mitchell’s 14 points, tough Texas defense lead to 63-31 win
Read full article: Mitchell’s 14 points, tough Texas defense lead to 63-31 winTre Mitchell scored 14 points and No. 17 Texas held Arkansas-Pine Bluff without a basket for nearly 12 minutes to start the game in coasting to a 63-31 victory Tuesday night.
No. 5 Texas gets Beard first win, 92-48 over Houston Baptist
Read full article: No. 5 Texas gets Beard first win, 92-48 over Houston BaptistTre Mitchell scored 13 points and No. 5 Texas routed Houston Baptist 92-48 to earn new coach Chris Beard his first win with the the Longhorns in their season opener.
Texas NAACP files federal complaint over "The Eyes of Texas"
Read full article: Texas NAACP files federal complaint over "The Eyes of Texas"The Texas chapter of the NAACP and a group of students have filed a federal civil rights complaint against the University of Texas for its continued use of school song “The Eyes of Texas.”.
SEC move on horizon, Texas and Oklahoma coaches focus on ‘21
Read full article: SEC move on horizon, Texas and Oklahoma coaches focus on ‘21Steve Sarkisian has yet to make his debut in the Big 12, but the new Texas coach was asked on Thursday to ponder life in his next league, the Southeastern Conference.
McClung lifts No. 15 Texas Tech past No. 4 Texas, 79-77
Read full article: McClung lifts No. 15 Texas Tech past No. 4 Texas, 79-77Texas Tech won 79-77. 15 Texas Tech rallied to beat No. “I've got a lot of confidence in Mac,” Texas Tech coach Chris Beard said. Texas Tech has roughed up the Longhorns in recent years with six wins in seven matchups, including three in a row in Austin. After drawing an offensive foul on Texas Tech with 45 seconds left, Texas had the ball and the lead.
No. 5 Kansas wins 30th straight league opener at Texas Tech
Read full article: No. 5 Kansas wins 30th straight league opener at Texas Tech14 Texas Tech 58-57 on Thursday night, giving the Jayhawks a win in their conference opener for the 30th season in a row. Texas Tech (6-2, 0-1) had one more opportunity, with coach Chris Beard calling a timeout with 6.2 seconds left to set up a final play. Mac McClung led Texas Tech with a season-high 21 points, the third 20-point game this season for the transfer from Georgetown. Texas Tech: The Red Raiders had only seven turnovers and forced 16 Kansas turnovers, and had 16 second-chance points off 13 offensive rebounds. Texas Tech plays at Oklahoma on Tuesday night.
Michigan's Juwan Howard lands top-rated recruiting class
Read full article: Michigan's Juwan Howard lands top-rated recruiting classJuwan Howard's coaching acumen was never in doubt when he took over as Michigan's coach in 2019. Howard's 2021 class, rated No. The first day of the early signing period was Wednesday, but Michigan won't officially announce its 2021 recruiting class until the last player in it has signed on Friday. 4 overall recruiting class, topped by Trey Patterson, a 6-7 forward from Somerset, New Jersey, rated No. Coach Leonard Hamilton and the Seminoles still have three more commits expected to sign soon, including five-star players Matthew Cleveland and Jalen Warley, in a class rated No.
Texas Tech vs Virginia: Breaking down NCAA title game
Read full article: Texas Tech vs Virginia: Breaking down NCAA title gameMINNEAPOLIS – Texas Tech and Virginia have reached the national championship game by leaning on stingy defenses, overlooked and underappreciated stars, and no shortage of nail-biting NCAA Tournament wins. So, what will it take for the Red Raiders to hoist their first basketball trophy -- and second NCAA title trophy in any sport? Backcourt mate Davide Moretti, who was downright heroic in their tournament win over Gonzaga, only had five points against Michigan State. Despite all those hiccups, the Red Raiders still turned back the Big Ten champs. Texas Tech's defense is not only the best Virginia has faced this season it is one of the best in recent college basketball history, according to KenPom metrics.