Star-Telegram · Apr 7, 2019
Texas Tech’s Matt Mooney to fans: ‘Don’t burn down Lubbock before we get back’
Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Chris Beard spoke to the media after defeating the Gonzaga Bulldogs 75-69 in the Elite Eight on Saturday, March 30, 2019. By
Texas Tech guard Matt Mooney is encouraging all those fans back in Lubbock to take whatever happens in the national title game against Virginia on Monday night in stride.
That’s after riots ensued after a semifinal win over Michigan State.
“Don’t burn down Lubbock before we get back,” Mooney said, suppressing a smile before heading out for a final practice. “I know it was crazy out there. Just be safe.”