Texas Tech University Athletics
Texas Tech Selected as One of 20 Potential Host Sites
May 14, 2021 | Baseball
NCAA will unveil its final 16 regional hosts on May 30 at 7:30 p.m. CT.
LUBBOCK, Texas – No. 7 Texas Tech baseball has been named one of 20 potential host site schools for the 2021 NCAA regional round of competition, the NCAA Division I Baseball Committee announced Friday morning.
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Due to the health and safety protocols surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, it was deemed necessary to conduct NCAA championship competition at predetermined sites. Of the 20 selected sites, the committee will choose 16 to host regional-round games. Eight of those 16 regional sites will host super regionals.
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The final 16 predetermined sites will be revealed at 7:30 p.m. Central time Sunday, May 30.
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The Red Raiders (31-11; 10-8) will be looking to host an NCAA Regional for the fifth straight tournament. Tech is the only program in the country to host a regional the last four years leading into the 2020 COVID-shortened season.
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It would mark the first time in school history Tech has hosted five-consecutive tournaments and the eighth season overall. The Red Raiders have played regional action in Lubbock in 1996, 1997, 1999, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.
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Based on recent guidance from the NCAA COVID-19 Medical Advisory Group, the NCAA will allow up to 50% fan capacity at these predetermined sites. Exact capacity percentages will vary by site, depending on state and local health mandates due to the pandemic.
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The bracket and pairings for the 2021 Division I Baseball Championship will be released at 11 a.m. Central time Monday, May 31, on ESPN2.
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For the latest on Texas Tech Baseball follow @TTU_Baseball on Twitter.
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Due to the health and safety protocols surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, it was deemed necessary to conduct NCAA championship competition at predetermined sites. Of the 20 selected sites, the committee will choose 16 to host regional-round games. Eight of those 16 regional sites will host super regionals.
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The final 16 predetermined sites will be revealed at 7:30 p.m. Central time Sunday, May 30.
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The Red Raiders (31-11; 10-8) will be looking to host an NCAA Regional for the fifth straight tournament. Tech is the only program in the country to host a regional the last four years leading into the 2020 COVID-shortened season.
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It would mark the first time in school history Tech has hosted five-consecutive tournaments and the eighth season overall. The Red Raiders have played regional action in Lubbock in 1996, 1997, 1999, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.
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Based on recent guidance from the NCAA COVID-19 Medical Advisory Group, the NCAA will allow up to 50% fan capacity at these predetermined sites. Exact capacity percentages will vary by site, depending on state and local health mandates due to the pandemic.
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The bracket and pairings for the 2021 Division I Baseball Championship will be released at 11 a.m. Central time Monday, May 31, on ESPN2.
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For the latest on Texas Tech Baseball follow @TTU_Baseball on Twitter.
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