Texas Tech basketball moves up three spots to No. 8

The Texas Tech basketball team moved up to No. 8 in the national polls this week thanks to wins over West Virginia and Kansas State.

Monday, the Texas Tech basketball team received its highest ranking thus far in the 2018-19 season when it checked in at No. 8 in both national polls. The Red Raiders jumped three spots in this latest rankings after a week that saw their record to move to 13-1 after opening Big 12 play with wins over West Virginia and Kansas State.

Beating the Mountaineers in Morgantown on Wednesday night was a huge statement as the Red Raiders were able to prevail in their first true road game this season. Likewise, the win over the Wildcats was impressive considering that KSU…