Texas Tech’s first Final Four appearance in men’s basketball is among the highlights of the university’s athletic program.
Though known more traditionally as a football and -- during the Marsha Sharp era -- women’s basketball school, the men’s hoops team has invigorated a fan base.
With tortillas expected to rain in Minneapolis this weekend, here’s a look back at 10 of the best sports moments in Texas Tech history:
10. The Masked Rider’s first ride in 1954 Gator Bowl
A Texas Tech tradition was born in Florida in the 1950s when Joe Kirk Fulton, the original Masked Rider, rode out ahead of the Texas Tech football team before its 35-13 win over Auburn in the Gator Bowl.