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What Big 12 tournament games are today? How to watch conference's semifinal games

LUBBOCK, TEXAS - MARCH 09: Pop Isaacs #2 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders celebrates after making a shot during the first half of the game against the Baylor Bears at United Supermarkets Arena on March 09, 2024 in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)

The Texas Tech Red Raiders have become the first team to qualify for Friday's games in the Big 12 Tournament semifinals.

The Big 12 tournament has attracted big names in the stands. Among them is Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid, who was supporting his alma mater, BYU, where he graduated from in 1981.

The Texas Tech Red Raiders defeated BYU 81-67 in the tournament first quarterfinals game on Thursday. Pop Isaacs led the scoring with 22 points, while Chance McMillian and Kerwin Walton contributed 29 points to the win.

Now, the Red Raiders will face the No. 1 team in the tournament and the nation, the Houston Cougars, who cruised into the Big 12 Semifinals after defeating TCU 60-45. Cougars' Emanuel Sharp and Jamal Shead combined for 26 points in the win over the Horned Frogs.

Big 12 Men's Basketball Championship Tournament

Friday, March 15

  • Game 11: Texas Tech vs. Houston at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN and ESPN+
  • Game 12: Baylor vs. Iowa State at 9:30 p.m. ET pm on ESPN and ESPN+

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