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Texas Tech women's basketball freshmen showcase skills in Canada exhibition

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 9:06 AM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Texas Tech women's basketball freshmen showcase skills in Canada exhibition

Summary

The Texas Tech women's basketball team begins its exhibition tour in Canada on August 6, facing two college teams from British Columbia. With several key players injured, including Purdue transfer Kiki Smith, coach Krista Gerlich plans to rely on freshmen during these games. Newcomers such as Ambrosia Cole and Jayda Kearney are expected to see significant playing time. The exhibition format allows for a relaxed setting as the team assesses its young talent ahead of the upcoming season. Gerlich has also mentioned that a documentary will be filmed during the trip to capture the team’s experiences and development.

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Key Details

•Texas Tech starts exhibition games in Canada on August 6.
•Key players Kiki Smith and Jalynn Bristow are sidelined by injuries.
•Freshmen like Ambrosia Cole expected to play significant minutes.
•A documentary will be produced during the exhibition trip.

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9:06 AMYahoo Sports — Texas Tech women's basketball freshmen get time to shine in Canada

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The Texas Tech women's basketball team is banged up as it heads to Canada for a pair of exhibitions. That opens up opportunities for the freshmen.
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