Michael Wyke
Jacque Burgett looks through the items retrieved from her mother's overturned car in the Westmoor neighborhood of Oklahoma City, Okla. Tuesday, May 21, 2013. A huge tornado roared through the Oklahoma City area Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying the elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds. Burgett's mother, Jackie Raper, had loaded the car with valuables hoping to leave the area before the tornado hit, but couldn't get out of the neighborhood. Raper returned to her home only to suffer injury by being buried under the remains of her house. (AP Photo/Tulsa World, Michael Wyke) ONLINE OUT; TV OUT; TULSA OUT

Somber mood surrounds Big 12 tournament as tornado aftermath changes schedule  updated 12:53am

OKLAHOMA CITY - For once, the discussion around the coaches prior to the start of the Big 12 Conference Championship did not revolve around how many teams needed as many wins as possible to garner attention from the NCAA.

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Adams, Kilgo ready for another crack at NCAAs 05/21/13 - 10:14pm

More than just longtime doubles partners, Texas Tech tennis players Samantha Adams and Kenna Kilgo have been roommates for two years. When it comes dinnertime, they might be better suited for ordering takeout.

Whitaker's former coaches expect great things out of new Tech coach 05/20/13 - 5:38pm

Former high school, college coaches expect new Tech coach Candace Whitaker to shine with Lady Raiders

Former high school, college coaches expect new Tech coach Candace Whitaker to shine with Lady Raiders

Where is Adrian Hamilton now? 05/20/13 - 9:44pm

On Feb. 3, televisions all over the country were tuned to Super Bowl XLVII, with the San Francisco 49ers taking on the Baltimore Ravens.

Inexperience makes Tech big underdogs at Big 12 Championships 05/19/13 - 2:47pm

No. 8 seed Red Raiders will face No. 1 seed Kansas State in first round at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday

The Texas Tech baseball team has played all season as one of the youngest teams in the country in terms of number of newcomers and lack of returning veterans.

Tech's Simmons given permission to seek transfer 05/19/13 - 4:14pm

Simmons’ pending departure is the third recent instance of attrition in the defensive line.

Simmons’ pending departure is the third recent instance of attrition in the defensive line.

Pitching falters as Red Raiders fail to finish off sweep of Bears, 15-8 05/18/13 - 5:02pm

Tech now turns focus to Big 12 Championships opener on Wednesday against top seed Kansas State

Tech now turns focus to Big 12 Championships opener on Wednesday against top seed Kansas State

Tech golfers finish fifth, earn NCAA championships berth 05/18/13 - 9:20pm

Dominguez ties for fifth individually

COLUMBUS, Ohio - A year ago, the Texas Tech men's golf team started the final round of an NCAA regional one shot out of fifth place, played poorly and finished 10th. The Red Raiders controlled their nerves better the second time around.

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