Duke, Texas Tech to Meet at MSG in December

Texas Tech and Duke are set to meet in a high-profile men's college basketball game at Madison Square Garden on December 20, 2025, during the 2025-26 season. Texas Tech returns star JT Toppin after an Elite Eight run and a No. 8 national finish, while Duke brings in a top recruiting class featuring twins Cameron and Cayden Boozer and Nikolas Khamenia, coming off a 35-4 record and a Final Four appearance. The matchup marks another chapter in their competitive history, with Duke previously defeating Texas Tech at MSG in 2018 and in the 2022 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16. Both teams are considered national title contenders, making this an early-season test with significant NCAA Tournament implications. Additionally, Texas Tech has scheduled a nonconference game against LSU on December 7 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. The game is expected to draw significant attention from college basketball fans.