
Texas Tech Lady Raiders

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Undefeated Texas Tech Set for Big 12 Test at Baylor WACO, Texas (Interstat) — The unbeaten and Texas Tech Lady Raiders face their toughest conference challenge yet when they visit the Baylor Lady Bears at Ferrell Center on Sunday in a key early Big 12 women’s basketball matchup. Texas Tech (13-0, 1-0 Big 12) is one of just six remaining undefeated teams in Division I, riding a wave of dominant non-conference victories. Their average margin of victory is 22.2 points, with their closest contest a 10-point win over Abilene Christian on Dec. 14. The Lady Raiders are coming off a 76-40 rout of Jacksonville where Sarengbe Sanogo scored 14 points in just 12 minutes. Sanogo, a key reserve, has provided efficient scoring and shot-blocking. Over her last seven games, she is averaging 6.3 points and 1.1 blocks in just 12.0 minutes per contest. Baylor (11-2, 1-0), receiving votes in the latest AP poll, presents a significant step up in competition. The Lady Bears’ two losses came against top-10 opponents Iowa and Texas. They regrouped with a 77-60 win over Southern on Thursday, led by Bella Fontleroy’s season-high 21 points. Fontleroy has been a consistent force for Baylor, scoring in double figures in five of the last eight games while contributing across the stat sheet. Her versatility will be crucial against a deep Texas Tech lineup. While Texas Tech’s schedule has been less demanding, their depth is evident. Alongside Sanogo, starters Denae Fritz and Jalynn Bristow have been steady contributors. Baylor counters with its own balanced attack, featuring Fontleroy, Kayla Nelms and Darianna Littlepage-Buggs. The Lady Bears have won 12 of the last 13 meetings in Waco. However, this Texas Tech squad, with its perfect record and stout defense allowing just 52.2 points per game, appears built to challenge that dominance. Sunday’s contest is the conference home opener for Baylor and a chance for Texas Tech to prove its record is no fluke against a perennial Big 12 power. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. CST.