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Rayford Young reflects on key performance during Hall of Fame induction

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 9:06 AM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Rayford Young reflects on key performance during Hall of Fame induction

Summary

Rayford Young was inducted into the Texas Tech athletics Hall of Fame on September 25, 2026, joining seven others from various sports. Young is remembered for his 41-point game against Kansas in February 1999, where he scored 32 points in the final nine minutes. This performance marked the first victory for Texas Tech over Kansas in Lubbock. Other inductees included athletes from track and field, football, soccer, baseball, and softball, each sharing stories of their journeys and achievements during their time at Texas Tech.

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By the Numbers

•Rayford Young scored 41 points in a win against Kansas in 1999.
•He made 18 consecutive free throws during that key game.
•Young was one of eight inductees into the Texas Tech Hall of Fame.
•Induction ceremony took place at the Overton Hotel & Conference Center.
•Other inductees represented track and field, football, soccer, baseball, and softball.

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9:06 AMYahoo Sports — Rayford Young relives win over KU in Texas Tech Hall of Fame inductions

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Texas Tech athletics Hall of Fame grows by eight, adding two each from track and field and football, one apiece from baseball, basketball, soccer.
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