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Texas Tech Rallies Without Star, Advances in Tourney
20 Mar
Summary
- Jaylen Petty led Texas Tech with 24 points after the team lost its star player.
- Texas Tech defeated No. 12 seed Akron 91-71 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
- Five Red Raiders scored in double figures to compensate for the injured star guard.
Fifth-seeded Texas Tech secured a decisive 91-71 victory over No. 12 seed Akron in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, showcasing impressive teamwork and depth. The Red Raiders played without their All-America guard, JT Toppin, who sustained a torn ACL last month.
Jaylen Petty spearheaded Texas Tech's offense with 24 points, complemented by Christian Anderson's 18 points. The team's collective effort was evident as five players scored in double figures. This performance highlighted their ability to step up and compete fiercely even without their top player.
The Red Raiders will now face either fourth-seeded Alabama or No. 13 seed Hofstra in the second round of the Midwest Region on Sunday. Akron, despite a strong season and being the first team to win the Mid-American Conference Tournament three consecutive years, could not advance past the first round for the eighth time in their March Madness history.
