The Texas Tech Red Raiders and Lady Raiders represent Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, competing at the NCAA Division I level as a founding member of the Big 12 Conference. Known by their scarlet red and black colors and mascots Masked Rider and Raider Red, the university fields 17 varsity teams that have collectively secured 77 conference championships and 4 national championships.
Significant achievements include the Lady Raiders women's basketball team winning the NCAA Championship in 1993 under coach Marsha Sharp, and the men's track and field team claiming their first national title in 2019 led by Wes Kittley. The program boasts a rich history, transitioning from the Border Intercollegiate Athletic Association and Southwest Conference before co-founding the Big 12 in 1995, and has featured prominent figures like legendary men's basketball coach Bob Knight (2001-2008) and baseball coach Larry Hays, who achieved over 1,500 career wins.