LAST WORDS

We’ve got the resources to do what we need to retain Chris Beard.”

Texas Tech AD Kirby Hocutt to USA TODAY late Saturday after Beard led his team into the NCAA title game with a 61-51 win over Michigan State. Hocutt said Texas Tech began talking about renegotiating his contract in February but shelved talks until after the season. Beard makes $2.8 million annually, 27th among coaches according to data compiled by USA TODAY.

With @TexasTechMBB playing for a National Championship Monday night, classes after 5 p.m. on Monday and all day Tuesday have been canceled.”

From the official Texas Tech Twitter account on Sunday.