AUBURN, Ala. – Off to a 3-0 start, Auburn women’s basketball puts its unbeaten record on the line Friday as the Tigers travel to Lubbock, Texas, for their first road test of the 2026-27 season against Texas Tech.
The matchup marks the first meeting between the programs in nearly 30 years. Tipoff at United Supermarkets Arena is set for 6 p.m. CT.
Ron Thulin and Rachel Galligan will have the call on ESPN+. Fans can watch the game through the ESPN app or at ESPN.com/watch with an active ESPN+ subscription.
Brit Bowen will provide radio coverage beginning at 5:45 p.m. CT on ESPN 106.7 FM. The broadcast can also be heard on AuburnTigers.com and the Auburn Athletics app. New for the 2026-27 season, a Courtside Cam livestream of the
LAST TIME OUT
Auburn improved to 3-0 with a 74-56 victory over Furman on Education Day at Neville Arena, fueled by a record-setting crowd of 7,113.
Phoenix Stotijn led the Tigers with a season-high 20 points on 7-of-9 shooting as Auburn overcame a slow start to pull away from the Paladins. The crowd marked the largest nonconference attendance in Auburn women’s basketball history at Neville Arena and the third-largest overall at the facility for a women’s basketball game.
Auburn used a decisive 19-0 run spanning the second and third quarters to take control. The Tigers dominated the glass, outrebounding Furman 50-27, including 19 offensive boards, while holding the Paladins to 31.5 percent shooting. Auburn also outscored Furman 38-24 in the paint and 27-3 in bench points.
AUBURN-TEXAS TECH SERIES
Auburn and Texas Tech meet for the third time in program history Friday, with the all-time series tied 1-1. The teams last met Dec. 14, 1996, when Auburn earned a 70-55 victory at home. Texas Tech won the inaugural meeting 66-35 on Dec. 14, 1994, in Lubbock. Friday’s matchup marks the first meeting between the programs in nearly 30 years.
SCOUTING THE LADY RAIDERS
Texas Tech enters Friday’s matchup with a 2-0 record under head coach Krista Gerlich after opening the season with convincing victories over Charlotte (64-37) and Lamar (78-28). The Lady Raiders have relied on a strong defensive presence, holding their first two opponents to an average of 32.5 points per game.
The Lady Raiders are led by 7-foot-1 center Stephanie Okechukwu, who is averaging 13.5 points and 7.5 rebounds through her first two collegiate games. New Mexico transfer Destinee Hooks adds 13.0 points per game, while senior Jalynn Bristow and freshman Ambrosia “Bro Bro” Cole provide additional scoring and rebounding threats.
Texas Tech is coming off a 50-point victory over Lamar in which Okechukwu scored a game-high 21 points, Bristow added 15 points and 10 rebounds, and Cole recorded 10 points and 11 rebounds. The Lady Raiders held Lamar to 18.3 percent shooting, forced 20 turnovers and owned a 50-35 rebounding advantage. The 28 points allowed were the fewest surrendered by Texas Tech since 2010.
AN AUBURN WIN WOULD:
- Give Auburn a 2-1 advantage in the all-time series against Texas Tech.
- Mark the second consecutive season Auburn has started 4-0.
- Give Auburn its fifth road-opening victory in its last 11 attempts.
NEXT UP
Auburn returns to Neville Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 17, to host Seton Hall for Movie Night at Neville. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m. CT. Fans can enjoy free popcorn while supplies last.
The contest will air on SEC Network+. Fans can hear the radio call on ESPN 106.7 FM, AuburnTigers.com or the Auburn Athletics app.