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The Sixth Man

In the instant-gratification society that has become college athletics, where four-year starters and impact freshmen are now the norm, the journeyman player has become something of a lost art. Such is not the case in the Big 12 Conference this season. Three players in particular have paid their dues and bided their time for their senior season, saving the best for last.

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Bats come alive for Texas Tech softball 03/11/13 - 1:01am

Sixteen extra-base hits in two games led the Texas Tech softball team to a pair of run-rule wins Sunday in the third day of the Jeannine McHaney Memorial Classic. The Red Raiders (18-8) started the day by using a eight-run fifth inning to down Missouri-Kansas City 16-8 before rounding off the day with an 11-3 victory against Troy at Rocky Johnson Field.

Lady Raiders have two weeks to fix mistakes 03/11/13 - 4:14pm

Lady Raiders were losers of three close games in a row, ending the regular season and Big 12 tournament on sour notes.

DALLAS — The Texas Tech women’s basketball game was in perfect position Feb. 28. The Lady Raiders were winners of five of their past six games, fresh off a 61-53 victory against Oklahoma State and tied for second place in the Big 12 Conference standings. Tech had essentially locked up a bid to the NCAA Tournament and was full of momentum heading down the stretch. Fast forward 10 days, and the Lady Raiders were losers of three close games in a row, ending the regular season and Big 12 tournament on sour notes.

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Lady Raider notebook: Nobles remains under doctor's supervision; Brown has rare off game 03/10/13 - 1:42am

DALLAS — Each player on the Texas Tech women’s basketball team added some flare to their white sneakers on Saturday. The number 33 was etched in black marker on each of the players’ shoes as a way to keep ill center Shauntal Nobles in their mind and on the court. Nobles missed her third consecutive game, staying in Lubbock under doctor’s supervision. “She’s not allowed to travel and is still under doctor’s care,” said Tech coach Kristy Curry, who added that they are still trying to figure out exactly what is wrong with the junior.

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Lady Raiders eliminated from Big 12 tournament after loss to Oklahoma State 03/10/13 - 1:50am

DALLAS — Led by an aggressive, always attacking Kelsi Baker, the Texas Tech women's basketball team was in position all Saturday afternoon to get on a run and take out the Oklahoma State. The run never came. The Lady Raiders (21-10, 11-7 in Big 12 play) were eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Conference Tournament by Oklahoma State 59-54, saddling the Lady Raiders with their third straight loss as the NCAA Tournament approaches.

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Two former Lady Raiders square off as coaches for conference championship 03/09/13 - 2:38am

Krista Gerlich and Noel Johnson, members of '93 national title team, clash with Lone Star Conference championship on the line

ALLEN, Texas – Twenty years ago, one of the more memorable moments in women’s basketball history occurred in Atlanta. Texas Tech made a glorious run to the national championship behind Sheryl Swoopes, the star player of that team. But two other key members of that squad have done rather well for themselves on the coaching level.

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Big 12 tourney offers chance to improve postseason seeding for Lady Raiders 03/09/13 - 1:38am

The excitement of a new season, where everyone is even and undefeated, is Kristy Curry’s favorite time of the year. Coming in a close second, though, is tourney time — especially since her team is primed for a spot in the 64-team NCAA Tournament.

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Big 12 tourney begins with teams jockeying for NCAA seeding 03/08/13 - 1:36am

No. 1 Baylor

The Big 12 Conference women’s basketball tournament begins at 6 p.m. today in Dallas. Although Baylor is the overwhelming favorite to win the league, there are still several storylines for the rest of the conference. Some teams, like Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and Texas Tech, are jockeying for seeding in the NCAA tournament. Others, like Kansas and West Virginia, still have a little more work to do to make it to the big dance. Here’s a look at where each team stands in the Avalanche-Journal’s eyes, and some things to look for this weekend.

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Chynna Brown earns first-team All-Big 12 honors 03/08/13 - 1:34am

A first-team nod for Lady Raider Chynna Brown highlighted Texas Tech’s list of honorees for the All-Big 12 Conference superlatives, as voted by the league coaches and announced Thursday. The senior from Dallas is Tech’s top scorer this season, averaging 13.6 points per game. She averages 16.8 points per Big 12 game, good enough for fourth in the league. Fellow Lady Raiders Casey Morris and Monique Smalls were named to the second team, and Smalls made her third consecutive appearance on the All-Big 12 Defensive team.

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