JT Toppin Leads Texas Tech to First Big 12 Win Over Houston
The Texas Tech Red Raiders secured their first Big 12 victory of the season by defeating the Houston Cougars 90-86. The game took place at United Supermarkets Arena on Saturday, January 24, marking a significant achievement for the 12th-ranked team.
Game Highlights
This win marked Texas Tech’s fifth consecutive victory, enhancing their overall record to 16 wins and 4 losses, and 6 wins against 1 loss in conference play. The team managed to overcome a remarkable performance from Houston’s freshman Kingston Flemings, who scored an impressive 42 points.
Top Performers
- JT Toppin: 31 points, 12 rebounds
- Donovan Atwell: 18 points
- Jaylen Petty: 18 points
Game Timeline
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 3:29 p.m. | Final score: Texas Tech 90, Houston 86 |
| 3:12 p.m. | Emanuel Sharp hits a 3-pointer, reducing Texas Tech’s lead to 86-82. |
| 3:04 p.m. | Texas Tech maintains an 82-79 lead with 3:55 remaining. |
| 2:54 p.m. | Texas Tech regains the lead at 75-73 with 7:01 to go. |
| 2:36 p.m. | Houston leads Texas Tech 70-67, with Kingston Flemings at 33 points. |
| 2:25 p.m. | After a sloppy start, Texas Tech leads by one at 59-58. |
| 2:02 p.m. | Halftime score: Texas Tech 55, Houston 49; Toppin leads with 17 points. |
Upcoming Schedule
Following their matchup against Houston, Texas Tech will face a series of challenging games:
- January 31: at UCF, 11 a.m.
- February 2: vs. Kansas, 8 p.m.
- February 8: at West Virginia, noon
The Texas Tech Red Raiders are positioned to build on this momentum as they advance through the Big 12 season, spearheaded by strong performances from players like JT Toppin.
