The basketball match between Texas Tech and Arkansas-Pine Bluff ended in a 98-64 victory for Texas Tech. Key player Darrion Williams racked up 19 points to lead his team to victory. Teammate Kevin Overton also made substantial contributions, scoring 17 points, three of which were from shooting beyond the arc.
J.T. Toppin and Elijah Hawkins delivered impressive performances with each securing a double-double. Toppin scored 14 points and rebounded 11 times while Hawkins added 10 points and efficiently distributed 11 assists. On the opposing side, Christian Moore was the top scorer with 20 points for Arkansas-Pine Bluff, followed by Dante Sawyer with 13 points.
Throughout the match, Texas Tech consistently outshot Arkansas-Pine Bluff, with an overall shooting percentage of 59.7% against 52.1%. The match saw many shifts in momentum, with both teams displaying strong runs. However, Texas Tech managed to maintain their lead, securing their first 20-point lead early in the second half following a 3-point shot by Williams. After this point, Texas Tech’s lead never dipped below 20, reaching a peak lead of 42 points.
