1978–79 Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball team


The 1978–79 Texas Tech Red Raiders men's basketball team represented Texas Tech University in the Southwest Conference during the 1978–79 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The head coach was Gerald Myers, his 9th year with the team. The Red Raiders played their home games in the Lubbock Municipal Coliseum in Lubbock, Texas.[1]

1978–79 Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball
National Invitation Tournament
First round, L, 78–59 v. Georgetown
ConferenceSouthwest Conference
Record19–11 (9–7 SWC)
Head coach
Home arenaLubbock Municipal Coliseum
Seasons
1978–79 Southwest Conference men's basketball standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   PCT W   L   PCT
No. 5 Arkansas 13 3   .813 25 5   .833
Texas 13 3   .813 21 8   .724
Texas A&M 11 5   .688 24 9   .727
Baylor 9 7   .563 16 12   .571
Texas Tech 9 7   .563 19 11   .633
Houston 6 10   .375 16 15   .516
SMU 6 10   .375 11 16   .407
Rice 4 12   .250 7 20   .259
TCU 1 15   .063 6 21   .222
1979 SWC tournament winner
Rankings from AP Poll

References

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  1. ^ "2009–10 Texas Tech Red Raiders Basketball Media Guide" (PDF). Texas Tech University. Retrieved January 4, 2010.[permanent dead link]