Texas Tech Red Raiders Triumph Over Baylor
In a commanding performance, the No. 12 Texas Tech Red Raiders triumphed over Baylor with a score of 92-73, marking their fourth consecutive victory. Christian Anderson led the charge with an impressive 26 points, including a career-high of eight 3-pointers, contributing to the team’s tying of the program record for most 3s in a game at 17. This achievement was bolstered by Donovan Atwell, who also showcased his shooting prowess with 21 points, hitting seven three-pointers in the first half alone. JT Toppin added 22 points, although his remarkable stretch of seven straight double-doubles came to an end as he recorded just four rebounds.
Game Highlights
The Red Raiders dominated from the outset, jumping to an early 23-10 lead before Toppin even attempted a shot; his first came after securing a defensive rebound and driving the length of the court for a three-point play with 11:16 remaining in the first half. Atwell initiated the scoring spree for Tech, nailing four 3-pointers in the first 3 minutes and 5 seconds of the contest. By halftime, Texas Tech had already made a staggering 14 threes, setting a new conference record.
Throughout the game, the team showcased remarkable shooting efficiency, finishing at 60% (33 out of 55 overall) and even better on 3-pointers at 63% (17 of 27).
Baylor’s Struggles
Baylor, struggling this season with a record of 11-7 and just 1-5 in the Big 12, saw Cameron Carr lead their efforts with 18 points and nine rebounds. As Texas Tech prepares for their upcoming game against the reigning Big 12 champions, No. 6 Houston, on Saturday, they’ll be eager to avenge their earlier loss to the Cougars (69-65 on January 6). Meanwhile, Baylor will be looking to bounce back as they host TCU the same day.
