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Lady Raiders Stumble: Consecutive Losses Halt Texas Tech's Momentum
22 Jan
Summary
- Texas Tech suffered its second consecutive loss, falling to BYU 73-61.
- The team recorded its lowest shooting percentage of the season at 33.3%.
- Twenty-one turnovers by Texas Tech led to 24 points for BYU.
The road proved difficult for the No. 19 Texas Tech women's basketball team on Wednesday night, as they succumbed to a 73-61 loss against BYU in Provo. This defeat marks the Lady Raiders' second consecutive loss of the season, a rarity after their initial 19-0 start. The team struggled offensively, recording their lowest shooting performance at 33.3% and committing 21 turnovers, which directly led to 24 points for the Cougars.
Despite trailing by eight points entering the fourth quarter, Texas Tech's offensive woes persisted, with a mere 3-for-16 shooting performance in the final period. BYU capitalized on this, starting the quarter with a decisive 9-0 run. Snudda Collins led Texas Tech with 17 points, while Bailey Maupin added 11. Jalynn Bristow was a defensive force, contributing a career-high 11 rebounds and six blocked shots. The Lady Raiders will look to rebound as they head to Salt Lake City to face Utah on Saturday, January 24th.
