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Texas Tech and Texas A&M Ink New Home-and-Home Men's Basketball Series

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Texas Tech and Texas A&M Agree to a New Home‑and‑Home Men’s Basketball Series

A fresh chapter in Texas basketball rivalry has been penned as the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Texas A&M Aggies ink a multi‑year home‑and‑home series. The deal, announced by both schools’ athletic departments on December 13, 2025, sets the stage for a regular-season matchup that will see each program host the other once per season for at least the next three years. In other words, a guaranteed annual game in Lubbock and in College Station that will deepen the Texas basketball feud while adding a marquee contest to each team’s schedule.

The Essentials of the Agreement

At its core, the contract is straightforward: Texas Tech will host Texas A&M in Lubbock in 2026, 2027, and 2028, and Texas A&M will reciprocate in College Station during the same years. The series will fall within the Big 12 Conference framework, but the games will count as non‑conference matchups, giving each school an extra high‑profile contest against a storied opponent. The arrangement was designed to keep the rivalry alive even if the teams happen to be on opposite ends of the conference standings in any given season.

The announcement also highlighted a number of logistical details that the schools worked out. The Lubbock venue will be the United States Cellular Center (USC Center), Texas Tech’s home court, while Texas A&M will play at the Student Recreation Center (SRC) in College Station. Each game will be scheduled for the first available week of the conference schedule that week, ensuring that the series does not clash with other conference commitments.

Financially, the contract includes a modest revenue‑sharing component. While the article did not disclose specific numbers, it noted that “each school will retain a share of ticket sales, concessions, and merchandising, with a 50/50 split of any overtime revenue.” The schools will also collaborate on marketing and media rights, a partnership that will allow both programs to tap into each other’s fan bases.

Why the Series Matters

For Texas Tech, the series is part of a broader strategy to bolster the program’s postseason résumé. Under head coach Grant McCasland, the Red Raiders have posted a 23‑12 record in his first two seasons and have already made an NCAA tournament appearance. The new series is intended to give the Raiders a challenging non‑conference opponent that carries historical weight. “We’re excited to bring this competition to Lubbock,” McCasland said in the press release. “Texas A&M is a tough, experienced program, and playing them twice a year keeps us at a high level.”

On the other side, Texas A&M head coach Bucky McMillan expressed enthusiasm for the partnership. “It’s a great opportunity to schedule a series with a traditional rival,” McMillan remarked. “We’ve been looking for a way to keep that rivalry alive year after year, and this arrangement will help keep the Aggies’ season fresh and competitive.”

The series also dovetails with Texas A&M’s own growth under McMillan. The Aggies have finished the last two seasons with a combined 27‑22 record, earning a spot in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) last year. “We’re building a culture of consistency, and a recurring rivalry helps cement that,” McMillan added.

Historical Context and Future Implications

The two programs first met on the court in 1915, and since then they have faced off more than 50 times. The most recent meeting, in the 2024–25 season, ended with a 78‑68 victory for Texas Tech, adding a contemporary chapter to an already storied rivalry. The new series will help ensure that the rivalry does not become a once‑in‑a‑while affair due to shifting conference alignments or scheduling conflicts.

In addition, the agreement was timed to coincide with the Big 12’s expansion plans and the broader realignment in college basketball. By establishing a guaranteed annual matchup, both schools have a safety net that protects against future schedule volatility.

Related Stories and Further Reading

The article’s author included several links for readers who wanted more detail. One link led to the Texas Tech Athletics website’s press release page, where a full PDF of the contract and a timeline of the negotiation process can be downloaded. Another link opened a page on Bucky McMillan’s coaching profile, outlining his coaching philosophy and the offensive system he runs at Texas A&M. A third link directed readers to the USC Center’s event calendar, which shows the precise dates for the 2026 and 2027 home games, as well as past events hosted there.

Readers were also encouraged to follow a link to the Texas A&M “Aggie Basketball” page, which contains historical statistics, records, and a brief summary of the 2024‑25 season’s performance. The final link pointed to a Big 12 Conference overview page that explains how the conference’s scheduling framework allows for such non‑conference home‑and‑home series to be woven into the season.

Bottom Line

The home‑and‑home series between Texas Tech and Texas A&M is a win‑win for both programs. It guarantees a high‑quality contest each season, fuels the rivalry that has been a staple of Texas sports for over a century, and gives both coaches a reliable platform to showcase their teams. For fans, the series promises electrifying games in two of Texas’s biggest basketball arenas, a chance to witness the future of the Red Raiders and the Aggies’ rivalry in real time. Whether it ends in a nail‑biter in Lubbock or a blowout in College Station, the series will be an annual highlight that Texas basketball will watch with anticipation for years to come.