BREAKING: No. 16 Texas Tech has decisively defeated the CU Buffs, crushing them with a score of 78-44 at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas, earlier today. This marks the Buffs’ 12th consecutive loss against teams ranked in the Associated Press Top 25, intensifying their struggles on the road.
The game unfolded with Texas Tech quickly establishing dominance, pushing their lead to 16 points in the first half. The Buffs briefly rallied thanks to freshman Ian Inman, who hit four consecutive 3-pointers, reducing the deficit to eight points with just under four minutes remaining in the half. However, a critical offensive rebound by LeJuan Watts led to a three-pointer from Jaylen Petty, igniting a 12-3 run that left CU trailing 39-22 at halftime.
In a determined second-half performance, Texas Tech opened with an 11-1 run, rendering the Buffs scoreless for nearly five minutes. The Red Raiders dominated the boards, boasting a 47-30 rebounding advantage and converting a staggering 21-0 edge in second-chance points. JT Toppin shone brightly, achieving his Big 12-leading 15th double-double with 16 points and 18 rebounds.
Despite Inman’s impressive shooting performance, finishing 4-for-5 from beyond the arc with a season-high 12 points, the rest of the Buffs struggled significantly, shooting just 2-for-20 from three-point range and a season-low .291 overall.
The CU Buffs (14-11, 4-8 Big 12) must regroup quickly as they prepare for another challenging road game against No. 22 BYU this Saturday at 2 p.m. MT on Fox Sports 1.
This latest defeat raises urgent questions about the Buffs’ ability to compete in the Big 12, as they continue to face the mounting pressure of their prolonged losing streak against ranked opponents. Fans are eager to see if the team can turn the tide in their upcoming matchup. Stay tuned for updates as the season progresses.
