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Today’s edition · Sun., Nov. 8

Texas Tech outlasts West Virginia 53-48 in a late-night shootout

Plus, Holly Hop serves its last scoops today from 1 to 3 p.m.

The Daily Lubbock team2 stories16 sources4 min read

Red RaidersTop story

Castellanos throws five touchdown passes as No. 13 Texas Tech holds off West Virginia 53-⁠48

Texas Tech edged West Virginia 53-⁠48

  • West Virginia48
    Texas Tech53
    FinalPlayed at Galaxy Stadium in Lubbock

Sources: Chron, CBS Sports

Thomas Castellanos threw for career highs of 362 yards and five touchdowns, and No. 13 Texas Tech held on for a 53-48 win over West Virginia Saturday night at . The game ended early Sunday morning. The winning score was a 5-yard throw to Kenny Johnson with 2:44 left.

Texas Tech led by 14 at halftime, but West Virginia scored 21 unanswered points to open the second half and went up 48-41. Micah Hudson's fourth-down catch set up Johnson's score, and a late safety sealed it. Michael Hawkins Jr. had 303 passing yards and 104 rushing yards for the Mountaineers.

The teams piled up yards and big plays

1,220
combined yards of offense
894
of those yards before halftime
13
plays of at least 30 yards

Source: CBS Sports

  • Hawkins: 19 rushing TDs, an FBS-best that ties a 1919 WVU record
  • Texas Tech: 8-1 overall, 5-1 in the Big 12
  • West Virginia: 5-4 overall, 2-4 in the Big 12

“A good old-fashioned throwback Big 12 game broke out.”

Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire

Red Raiders

Texas Tech's latest home kickoff since 2003 came with a sellout, fireworks and drone shows

Saturday's game kicked off at 8:30 p.m., Texas Tech's latest home kickoff since 2003. The primary ticket allotment sold out, the program's 13th straight sellout, and ESPN televised it nationally.

13straight sellouts for the Texas Tech program

The primary ticket allotment for West Virginia sold out.

Source: EverythingLubbock.com

  • Fireworks: 1,200 planned, per the athletic department
  • LED wristbands: 45,000 for fans at general public gates
  • Drone shows: two planned, pregame and after the third quarter

It was the annual blackout game, and fans were encouraged to wear black. Texas Tech also planned to recognize the military ahead of Veterans Day on Nov. 11.

“We bus over for home games whenever we have an evening kick.”

Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire

McGuire said the team would probably arrive at the stadium 10 or 15 minutes earlier, because players like plenty of time before the game.

Gameday ran from tailgating at 7:30 a.m. to an 8:30 p.m. kickoff

TimeWhat happened
7:30 a.m.Parking lots open for tailgating
4:30 p.m.Raider Alley opens
6:30 p.m.Casey Donahew concert at Raider Alley
7 p.m.All gates open
8:15 p.m.Goin' Band fanfare and drone show
8:30 p.m.Kickoff at Galaxy Stadium

Source: EverythingLubbock.com

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Last scoop

Ice Cream Shoppe closes for good today, Sunday, Nov. 8, after 18 years. If you want a final treat, the doors open from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. for discounted ice cream, and the shoppe's antiques and decor will be for sale. EverythingLubbock.comKCBD

Sundown

The Sundown City Council voted unanimously to take part in discussions about a possible data center on land east of town, though no concrete plans for a project are in place. Mayor Jonathan Strickland said residents have raised concerns about water, electricity and roads. KCBD

Broadway

Construction along Broadway, part of the city's downtown revitalization, has been underway for about a month. Sweet Creations owner Marsha Johnson says some days about 20 people come in and some days two. EverythingLubbock.com

Food bank

South Plains Food Bank's 12th Lubbock distribution site, at Difference Maker's Fellowship Church, opened Monday, Nov. 2. It's the first in Northeast Lubbock, and food is delivered every Monday afternoon for church volunteers to hand out. EverythingLubbock.com

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The new site at Difference Maker's Fellowship Church is the first in Northeast Lubbock.

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State champ

Lubbock High sophomore Amelia Anderson won the Class 5A girls cross country title Saturday in Round Rock, running the 5K in 17 minutes, 47.1 seconds. Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

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Veterans Day lunch is on the house at Bubba's 33. Veterans and active military members can choose from six entrees on Wednesday, Nov. 11, including the Classic Cheeseburger, Bacon Chicken Mac-n-Cheese or any 12-inch pizza, with a drink included. Can't make lunch? Rainchecks are handed out and good through May 31, 2027. Thank you for your service.

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Texas Tech outlasts West Virginia 53-48 in a late-night shootout

Plus, Holly Hop serves its last scoops today from 1 to 3 p.m.

The TLDR

  1. Castellanos throws five TDs as Texas Tech beats West Virginia 53-48
  2. Saturday's 8:30 p.m. kickoff was Tech's latest at home since 2003
  3. Holly Hop closes today after 18 years, with a last scoop from 1 to 3 p.m.
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