Texas Tech Adds 2 Players to 2026 Women's Basketball Roster

LUBBOCK -- In the short time left before the start of the season, Texas Tech head coach Krista Gerlich is still adding to the 2026-27 roster.

Over the past week, Texas Tech has announced signings of fifth-year transfer Mya Petticord and international star Martina Anyango, who will each join the program this upcoming season.

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Petticord is a part of a lawsuit in Indiana that grants her a temporary injunction and an additional year of eligibility following the NCAA's new 5-for-5 rule.

At Auburn last season, Petticord made 28 starts and was a steady offensive contributor, averaging 7.7 points per game.

Nicknamed "Money", Petticord is a native of Detroit and was a four-star point guard prospect in the class of 2022. Her collegiate career began at Texas A&M and included a two-year stint at Rutgers before joining Auburn last season.

A 6-4 post player from Uganda, Anyango comes to Lubbock after a successful career in the National Basketball League, where she took home playoff MVP honors in a title run with the Uganda Christian Univeristy Lady Canons after averaging a 16-point, 12-rebound double-double.

Acclaimed as one of the best interior players in East Africa, Anyango also brings experience in FISU 3x3 competition.

Anyango has a two-way skill set that earned her all-league and defensive team recognition throughout her career. She is not yet listed on the Lady Raiders' official roster, but is expected to join the 7-foot center from Nigera, Stephanie Okechekwu, who will be making her highly-anticipated debut this season after coming to Texas Tech from overseas.

In fact, Gerlich deploys a nearly brand-new roster from the NCAA tournament team a year ago.

This year's team features six freshmen, six transfers and just two returners, Okechekwu and senior Jalynn Bristow, in addition to Anyango on the roster.

The 2025-26 team, which started 19-0 and took the program dancing for the first time since 2013, was made up of nine seniors.

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Texas Tech has an exhibition scheduled against Division II Angelo State on Oct. 18 at United Supermarkets Arena.

The Lady Raiders' regular season begins on Nov. 5 at home against Charlotte.