Valentina Martinez

Joined: Feb 6, 2026

Valentina Martinez is an On SI writer. She has in depth knowledge of the college sports community and has covered professional sports extensively. She is a graduate of Arizona State University and covered Sun Devil Football, Men's Basketball, Baseball, Women's Volleyball and Softball.

Mar 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders forward Donovan Atwell (12) shoots against Akron Zips forward Amani Lyles (0) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Texas Tech senior guard Donovan Atwell sent a warning to the NCAA tournament after the No. 5 seed Red Raiders took down the No. 12 seed Akron Zips to advance to the round of 32.

Mar 19, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Grant McCasland looks on during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Basketball

NFL star Micah Parsons picked Texas Tech to make the Final Four in his official March Madness bracket.

Here are Texas Tech's biggest concerns against Akron in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Mar 12, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Christian Anderson (4) brings the ball up court around Iowa State Cyclones guard Killyan Toure (27) during the first half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Big 12 has removed the LED glass court amid injuries to several players, including Texas Tech players Christian Anderson and LeJuan Watts.

Iowa State Cyclones forward Killyan Toure (27)and 23 put high pressure on Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Christian Anderson (4) during the second half in the Big-12 conference men’s basketball against Texas Tech on Feb. 28, 2026, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.

Basketball

Texas Tech men's basketball is set to face Iowa State as their first opponent in the Big 12 Tournament Thursday.

Feb 14, 2026; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders forward JT Toppin (15) dribbles and dunks the ball during the first half of the game against the Arizona Wildcats at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Basketball

Texas Tech junior forward JT Toppin was named to the All-Big 12 First Team Monday, and was one of three unanimous selections.

Softball

NiJaree Canady became the first Red Raider to throw three no-hitters, making Texas Tech history.

Texas Tech players Josiah Moseley (5), LeJuan Watts (3), Christian Anderson (4), Jaylen Petty (hidden) and Donovan Atwell huddle up after a foul call during a Big 12 Conference men's basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, in United Supermarkets Arena.

Basketball

Christian Anderson can break a Texas Tech program record against BYU in the regular season finale Saturday.

Feb 14, 2026; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders forward JT Toppin (15) dribbles the ball against the Arizona Wildcats during overtime at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Basketball

Texas Tech junior forward JT Toppin is still in the mix to win Big 12 Player of the Year, according to ESPN college basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla.

Texas Tech defensive lineman David Bailey (DL31) runs the 40-yard dash during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Football

Texas Tech All-American edge rusher David Bailey turned heads with his 40-yard dash time at the NFL Combine Thursday.

Basketball

Texas Tech sophomore guard Christian Anderson revealed his honest thoughts about the team competing without All-American big man JT Toppin.

Feb 24, 2026; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Christian Anderson (4) drives around Cincinnati Bearcats guard Day Day Thomas (1) in the first half at United Supermarkets Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Basketball

Texas Tech's Christian Anderson revealed the key change versus Cincinnati that helped the team extend its win streak without JT Toppin.

Valentina Martinez

Joined: Feb 6, 2026

Donovan Atwell to Represent Texas Tech in College 3-Point Championship

Christian Anderson’s Future at Texas Tech in Doubt Amid NBA, Transfer Portal Rumors

Jaylen Petty Reflects on Texas Tech's Loss to Alabama in NCAA Tournament

One Eye-Opening Stat Explains How Texas Tech Dominated Akron

Donovan Atwell Sends Warning to NCAA Tournament as Texas Tech Advances

Basketball

NFL Star Micah Parsons Picks Texas Tech to Make Final Four in March Madness Bracket

Texas Tech's Biggest Concerns Against Akron in March Madness

Basketball

Big 12 Removes Glass Court Amid Texas Tech Injuries to Christian Anderson, LeJuan Watts

Basketball

Texas Tech to Face Iowa State in Big 12 Tournament

Basketball

JT Toppin Earns Unanimous All-Big 12 First Team Honors for Texas Tech

Softball

NiJaree Canady Makes Texas Tech History, Becomes First Lady Raider to Throw 3 No-Hitters

Basketball

Christian Anderson Could Break Texas Tech Record vs BYU in Regular Season Finale

JT Toppin Still in Mix For Big 12 Player of the Year, Says Insider

Texas Tech All-American Edge Rusher Turns Heads with 40-Yard Dash Time at NFL Combine

What Christian Anderson Said About Texas Tech Competing Without JT Toppin

Christian Anderson Reveals Key Change Made Against Cincinnati, Extend Win Streak