In a very surprising and unexpected move, Texas Tech has announced a change in leadership. Director of Athletics Kirby Hocutt announced Sunday that head coach Sami Ward and her coaching staff have been relieved of their duties, effective immediately. Ward was in her second season leading the Red Raiders after serving as head coach at Loyola Marymount. Tech is 22-26 this season and 5-13 in Big 12 Conference play. Director of Operations Brooke Reed has been appointed interim head coach for the remainder of the season.