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Coogs Aim to Sweep Red Raiders on Road
24 Jan
Summary
- Houston aims for a season sweep against Texas Tech Saturday.
- The Cougars won the first game by a narrow 69-65 margin.
- J.T. Toppin is Texas Tech's leading scorer and rebounder.
The Houston Cougars are set to face the Texas Tech Red Raiders this Saturday, January 24, aiming to secure a regular-season sweep in their Big 12 rivalry. Houston narrowly defeated Texas Tech 69-65 in their initial January 6 encounter. The Cougars, boasting an impressive 17-1 record and a perfect 5-0 in conference play, will travel to Lubbock for the rematch.
Texas Tech enters the game with a strong 15-4 record and a 5-1 conference standing, highlighted by a 10-game home winning streak. Key for the Red Raiders will be forward J.T. Toppin, who leads the team with 21.6 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks per game. Toppin's performance in the first meeting, where he scored 18 points with three turnovers, will need improvement.
Houston's defensive prowess, currently leading the country in efficiency, was a deciding factor in the first game. They held Texas Tech to 41% shooting and capitalized on turnovers, scoring 13 points off an +8 turnover advantage. Predicting a similar defensive outcome, the Cougars are favored to win and cover the 2.5-point spread.
