Bringin' it Back

Be a part of the Lady Raider basketball experience!

Written by Elvis Moya

Athletics

Coach Kristy Curry and the Laidy Raiders are back for another exciting season of Texas Tech women's basketball.

The Texas Tech women's basketball season is just around the corner and season tickets are currently on sale.

Season ticket holders will enjoy 18 exciting home games, including the Basketball Travelers Classic on Nov. 22-24. Tech will also host Arizona State, which finished second in the Pac-10 last year, and in-state rivals Houston and SMU, among others during non-conference play. The Lady Raiders will host eight Big 12 contests as well.

Season tickets start as low as $99. Courtside seating is limited and can be reserved by calling Elvis Moya, director of marketing and promotions for women's basketball, at 806-742-7400. Faculty and staff receive a 20 percent discount on all rates when purchased directly at the Athletic Tickets Office at Jones AT&T Stadium.

As of today, the Lady Raiders have sold more than 5,600 season tickets. Last year, Tech averaged 10,668 fans per home game, ranking first in the Big 12 and third in the country.

The Lady Raiders will play their only exhibition game Nov. 4, at 2 p.m., against the Houston Jaguars before hosting its first home regular-season game on Nov. 13, at 7 p.m., against IPFW at the United Spirit Arena.

For tickets to Texas Tech women's basketball, please contact 888-GO-BIG-12 or 806-742-TECH or stop by the Texas Tech Athletic Ticket Office in the north end of Jones AT&T Stadium. Tickets also can also be purchased through the Texas Tech athletic Web site.

Basketball 101

The Texas Tech women's basketball program will hold its annual "Girls Rule - Basketball 101" clinic on Thurs., Oct. 25, at the United Spirit Arena. The clinic is open to ladies only to learn more about the rules of the game of basketball.

The event will be held on Oct. 25, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the United Spirit Arena with a clinic and discussion, lunch and a Lady Raider practice. Women's basketball officials will be present to lead the clinic. The cost of the clinic is $30 per lady, which includes clinic, lunch, rules packet and a t-shirt, and a chance to win many great prizes.

Pre-registration is being accepted by mail. The form can be obtained at the Lady Raider's Web site. Space is limited to the first 150 ladies to register. For more information or questions, please call Marianne Sevin at 806-742-8097.