No. 10 Texas Tech beats Kansas 78-73 for 2nd Allen Fieldhouse victory in school's history
Texas Tech guard Chance McMillian, right celebrates with teammates, including guard Kevin Overton (1) after they defeated Kansas in an NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, March 1, 2025. Credit: AP/Reed Hoffmann
LAWRENCE, Kan. — JT Toppin had 21 points to lead No. 10 Texas Tech to a 78-73 win over Kansas on Saturday.
It was the second win at Allen Fieldhouse (2-22) in the school's history.
Christian Anderson had 15 points and Darrion Williams scored 14 for Texas Tech (22-7, 13-5 Big 12).
KJ Adams Jr. had 21 points for the Jayhawks (19-10, 10-8), who had multiple runs of at least six points.
The Red Raiders used a 16-2 run early in the half to turn a six-point deficit into an eight-point lead. They led 48-37 at halftime.
Takeaways
Texas Tech: The Red Raiders were not intimidated by Allen Fieldhouse and the raucous crowd. Despite being 1-21 all-time in the facility, the Raiders responded every time the Jayhawks made a run.
Kansas: The Jayhawks lacked a killer instinct. Even though they clawed back into the game multiple times, they couldn't pull away.
Texas Tech forward JT Toppin, center, lofts the ball over Kansas forward Flory Bidunga (40) for a basket while being guarded by Kansas guard AJ Storr (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, March 1, 2025. Credit: AP/Reed Hoffmann
Key moment
After Kansas came all the way back to tie the game at 73-all, Williams hit a 3-pointer to give the Red Raiders the lead for good.
Key stat
Texas Tech outscored Kansas 45-12 from 3-point range.
Up next
Texas Tech will host Colorado on Wednesday night, while Kansas visits No. 4 Houston on Monday night.
