In Stillwater, Oklahoma, the No. 12 Texas Tech Red Raiders delivered a commanding performance against Oklahoma State, winning decisively with a score of 93-55 on Saturday.
JT Toppin stood out by scoring an impressive 32 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. Christian Anderson contributed significantly with 16 points, while Kevin Overton, hailing from Oklahoma City, added 13 points to the scoreboard for Texas Tech, which improved its record to 20-5 overall and 11-3 in the Big 12 conference. This victory marked the Red Raiders’ fourth consecutive win against the Cowboys.
Texas Tech showcased their shooting prowess by hitting 48% of their shots from the field, including 16-of-37 from beyond the arc, resulting in a strong 43% three-point shooting rate. They dominated the first half, leading by 19 points before extending their advantage further, outscoring Oklahoma State by 50-31 in the second half.
Oklahoma State struggled throughout the matchup, with Marchelus Avery being the standout player for the team, scoring 13 points. The Cowboys, now with a record of 12-13 and 4-10 in conference play, have faced challenges lately, losing six of their past eight games. Abou Ousmane added another eight points, but the team only managed to convert 19 of 51 attempts, resulting in a shooting percentage of just 35%.
One noticeable aspect for Oklahoma State was their reliance on free throws, typically accounting for nearly a quarter of their total points. However, they struggled significantly against Texas Tech, making just 6 of 14 in the first half and finishing the game with 11 of 21. In contrast, Texas Tech leads the Big 12 in shooting percentage at 48.2% and ranks second in three-point percentage at 38.1%. They showed no signs of dropping in either category during this game.
A critical moment in the match came when Texas Tech ended the first half strong with a 31-15 run, taking a commanding 43-24 lead into halftime. They continued their dominance at the start of the second half, going on a 17-6 run that pushed their lead to 60-30 with nearly 15 minutes remaining in the game.
In terms of team play, Texas Tech recorded 23 assists on 30 made shots, which significantly outperformed Oklahoma State, who managed only nine assists on their 19 made shots.
Looking ahead, Oklahoma State will face UCF at home on Wednesday, while Texas Tech is set to visit TCU on Tuesday.