Here's how social media reacted to Texas Tech's 71-59 Elite Eight loss to Villanova | Fort Worth Star-Telegram

This year, Texas Tech had the best season in program history.

In just his second season as head coach, Chris Beard led the program to a school-record 27 wins and its first Elite Eight berth.

But on Sunday afternoon, the third-seeded Red Raiders came up short of a trip to the Final Four. Beard's team made a late second-half push, but ultimately top-seeded Villanova prevailed, 71 to 59. This will be the Wildcats second Final Four appearance dating back to the 2015-2016 season.

Here are some of reactions across social media from the Red Raiders loss:

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