Dallas, September 6, 2025
News Summary
Texas Tech and Arkansas will reignite their historic basketball rivalry in a nonconference game set for December 13, 2025, at the American Airlines Center. This matchup, dubbed the Revocruit Rematch, marks the 82nd meeting of the two teams, with Texas Tech holding a narrow lead in the all-time series. Tickets will be available initially to Red Raider Club members and season ticket holders, with a public sale following soon after. The game serves as a midseason test for both teams as they look to solidify their standings in their respective conferences.
Dallas — Texas Tech and Arkansas will renew a long-running rivalry in a nonconference meeting set for Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 11 a.m. (CT) at the American Airlines Center. The matchup, being billed as the Revocruit Rematch, marks the 82nd all-time meeting between the two programs.
What’s most important
The game continues a rivalry that began in 1942. Texas Tech leads the all-time series by a narrow margin, 41-40. This regular-season neutral-site game follows a dramatic postseason encounter last season where Texas Tech edged Arkansas 85-83 in overtime during the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 after overcoming a 16-point deficit.
Game details and ticket information
The contest will be played at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. Tickets will be available first to Red Raider Club members and Texas Tech basketball season ticket holders beginning Monday, September 8, 2025. The general public sale opens on Friday, September 19, 2025, at 10 a.m. (CT). Fans should check official team platforms for the most current ticketing information.
Context on recent matchups
The programs have split the last four meetings since 2016 evenly, and those recent games have been tightly contested: the last four meetings were decided by a combined total of only 14 points. Historically, the rivalry has produced close finishes and frequent neutral-site meetings in Texas. Arkansas holds a strong record in Dallas overall (24-14) and is 2-3 all-time specifically at the American Airlines Center.
Team status and season preview
Texas Tech finished last season with a 28-9 record, placed second in the Big 12 at 15-5, earned a No. 3 seed in the NCAA Tournament and advanced to the Elite Eight. Under head coach Grant McCasland, the program is on a two-season run that produced a 51-20 record and back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances.
Arkansas finished last season at 22-14 overall and 8-10 in SEC play. The Razorbacks advanced in the NCAA Tournament with wins over Kansas and St. John’s. The Arkansas roster will feature recent additions, including recruits Darius Acuff (No. 7) and Meleek Thomas (No. 11), combined with returning players such as D.J. Wagner and Karter Knox. John Calipari is entering his second season as Arkansas head coach with a career coaching record of 835-275.
Notable nearby scheduling
The Revocruit Rematch follows another December matchup for Texas Tech: a game against LSU on December 7, 2025 in Fort Worth as part of the US LBM Coast to Coast Challenge.
Historical highlights
The series began on December 28, 1942, when Arkansas won the inaugural meeting 43-38 in Oklahoma City. The upcoming meeting will be the 82nd overall. Over the decades the rivalry has produced numerous competitive games, including the recent NCAA Tournament showdown that required overtime to decide.
How this game fits broader scheduling and competition
The December neutral-site game will serve as a midseason test for both teams, offering a national-stage matchup outside of conference play. For Texas Tech, the game continues a stretch of high-profile nonconference opponents; for Arkansas, it represents an opportunity to measure progress during coach Calipari’s early tenure and integrate incoming recruits with established players.
FAQ
- When and where is the game?
- The game is Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 11 a.m. CT at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
- What is the game being called?
- The matchup is referred to as the Revocruit Rematch.
- How many times have these teams played?
- This will be the 82nd meeting; Texas Tech leads the all-time series 41-40.
- When do tickets go on sale?
- Red Raider Club members and Texas Tech basketball season ticket holders get access beginning September 8, 2025. The general public sale begins September 19, 2025, at 10 a.m. CT.
- What were last season’s records?
- Texas Tech finished 28-9 (15-5 Big 12). Arkansas finished 22-14 (8-10 SEC).
- Who are the head coaches?
- Texas Tech is coached by Grant McCasland, who compiled a 51-20 record over the previous two seasons. Arkansas is led by John Calipari, entering his second season at the university, with a career record of 835-275.
- Are there notable recent games between the teams?
- Yes. Last season’s NCAA Sweet 16 clash ended with Texas Tech defeating Arkansas 85-83 in overtime after a 16-point comeback. The last four meetings have been decided by a combined 14 points.
Head-to-Head Snapshot and Key Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Next meeting | Dec 13, 2025 — American Airlines Center, Dallas — 11 a.m. CT |
| Series | Texas Tech leads 41-40 (82nd meeting) |
| Last notable meeting | 2024-25 NCAA Sweet 16 — Texas Tech 85, Arkansas 83 (OT), comeback from 16 down |
| Ticket sales | Member sale Sept 8, 2025; General sale Sept 19, 2025 at 10 a.m. CT |
| Recent team form | Texas Tech 28-9; Arkansas 22-14 (last season) |
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- Texas Tech Athletics
- Wikipedia: Texas Tech Red Raiders Basketball
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- Google Search: Texas Tech vs Arkansas basketball
- Texas Tech Athletics
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Basketball
- Duke Athletics
- Google News: Texas Tech basketball 2025
- Lubbock Online
- Google Scholar: Texas Tech basketball
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