Lady Raiders Host St. Edward's in Exhibition Sunday

LUBBOCK, Texas – Texas Tech Lady Raider Basketball begins play with an exhibition game as they host St. Edward's University Sunday, Nov. 5, at 2 p.m. in the United Supermarkets Arena.

Admission is free to the public. As a reminder, the clear bag policy is in effect for all Lady Raider Basketball games for the 2017-18 season. For more information on the clear bag policy, Click Here.

The Lady Raiders are 37-6 all time in exhibition games. This is the first time that Texas Tech will face St. Edward's University.

Texas Tech begins its fifth season under Head Coach Candi Whitaker. The Lady Raiders return eight while welcoming six newcomers to the court. Transfer Erin Degrate will see the court after sitting out the 2016-17 season due to NCAA transfer rules. Freshmen Lyndsey Whilby and Angel Hayden and sophomore Lauren Harrison join the Lady Raiders and will have an immediate effect on the team's play.

For game updates, follow the team on Twitter (@LadyRaiderWBB) and check www.TexasTech.com for a complete post-game recap. Live stats are also available at www.TexasTech.Statbroadcast.com.

QUICK HITS

Texas Tech opens the 2017-18 season with an exhibition matchup against St. Edward's University. Tipoff is slated for 2 p.m.
Hilltopper forward Abby Hopper returns home Sunday. The junior attended Frenship High School just minutes outside of Lubbock.
Sunday marks the only exhibition contest for both teams and the first overall meeting between the two programs.
The Lady Raiders return eight letterwinners including seniors Brielle Blaire, Jada Terry, Dayo Olabode, and Ionna McKenzie.
Junior Recee' Caldwell returns for the Lady Raiders after leading the team in scoring with an average of 14.5 points per game in 2016-17.
Caldwell is one of two returners who earned All-Big 12 honors for the 2016-17 season. Caldwell received All-Big 12 Honorable Mention honors while forward Brittany Brewer was named to the All-Freshman Team.
Center Erin Degrate joins the Lady Raiders on the court after sitting out the 2016-17 season due to NCAA Transfer rules. Degrate came to Lubbock from Louisville where she played in 28 games during her freshman season.
The Lady Raiders also welcomed two freshmen to the 2017-18 squad. Lyndsey Whilby, a 5-11 wing out of Powder Springs, Ga., and Angel Hayden, a 5-6 point guard from Canyon, Texas, were both ranked in the top 30 in the nation for their positions.

UP NEXT
The Lady Raiders open the 2017-18 regular season on Sunday, Nov. 12, as they host Texas State for a 2 p.m. tip on TexasTech.TV. The Lady Raiders have won 11 straight home openers dating back to the 2005-06 season.

Affordable season ticket packages are on-sale starting at $49 with the Lady Raider Hoops Pass. Fans can purchase season tickets online at www.TexasTech.com/Tickets, in person at the Texas Tech Athletics Ticket Office located on the East Side of Jones AT&T Stadium or via the phone at (806) 742-8324.

Visit www.TexasTech.com for the latest news and information on the Lady Raiders. Fans also can follow the program on its social media outlets at www.Facebook.com/LadyRaiderWBB and @LadyRaiderWBB on Twitter.

Lady Raiders Host St. Edward's in Exhibition Sunday

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Players Mentioned

Brielle Blaire

Brittany Brewer

Recee' Caldwell

Lauren Harrison

Angel Hayden

Ionna McKenzie

Dayo Olabode

Jada Terry

Lyndsey Whilby

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