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Texas Tech Lady Raiders win opener against Niagara with ease

It was over less than four minutes into the first quarter.

The Texas Tech Lady Raiders used an opening 16-0 run to defeat Niagara 79-45 in its season opener at United Supermarkets Arena on Friday morning.

Rayven Brooks got things started with a 3-pointer from the top of the key and Leashja Grant scored six points in the opening run.

Grant, a junior college transfer from Trinity Valley Community College, was a force inside throughout the game, scoring 26 points and pulling down 15 rebounds.

She was an 11 of 12 from the floor.

She was one of three Lady Raiders (1-0) in double digits.