A New Chapter in the Texas Tech‑Duke Rivalry
The Texas Tech men's basketball team will meet Duke on December 21 at Madison Square Garden in New York, a venue that has hosted their previous encounters. The game was arranged after a scheduled Duke‑Michigan contest was scrapped because of disagreements over television broadcast rights.
Duke arrived at the matchup after a dominant season that saw them finish 35‑3, capture the Atlantic Coast Conference title and advance to the East Regional final of the NCAA Tournament.
Texas Tech, meanwhile, closed the season at 23‑11, tying for third place in the Big 12 Conference. The Red Raiders have faced Duke three times in recent years, including a 2022 NCAA Tournament meeting and a 2023 victory that saw them upset the Blue Devils.
Broadcast Details and Historical Context
Their earlier meetings include a 69‑58 win for Duke in December 2018 at the same venue and a 78‑73 Duke triumph in the 2022 tournament. Both programs are now looking to add another chapter to a growing rivalry.
The contest will be carried live on Prime Video, giving fans a chance to watch the action from the comfort of their homes. It also comes as Texas Tech finalizes an agreement to host Southern California at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth on December 13, further shaping their non‑conference schedule.