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Texas Tech draws tricky first matchup against Utah State

Dec 9, 2020; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Chris Beard and assistant coach Mark Adams on the bench during game against the Abilene Christian Wildcats at United Supermarkets Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Texas Tech has drawn a difficult first round NCAA tournament matchup in Utah State.

Making the NCAA tournament was a foregone conclusion for Texas Tech, so the main intrigue on Selection Sunday was finding out the team’s seeding and matchups. While some fans might be disappointed that the Red Raiders were given a six seed as opposed to a five seed, it’s the matchups more than the seeding that makes the difference.