The following is a news release from the City of Lubbock:
The Lubbock City Council invites the community to join in proclaiming April 26 Red Raider Men’s Basketball Day in Lubbock. The recognition honors the team for earning the program’s first NCAA Elite Eight trip and a program-best, second-place Big 12 finish en route to a 27-10 record in 2017-18. The Red Raiders also set a program single season record with eight victories over Associated Press Top 25 opponents and captured a program-best No. 6 final ranking in the USA Today/Coaches Top 25 poll.
Community members are invited to celebrate the team’s accomplishments during a special recognition ceremony on Thursday, April 26 at 2:30 p.m. inside the City Council Chambers, 1625 13th Street.
(News release from the City of Lubbock)