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Texas Tech Stuns Duke in Thriller!
21 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Christian Anderson scored 23 second-half points.
- Texas Tech rallied from a 17-point deficit.
- Anderson's free throw secured an 82-81 victory.
No. 3 Texas Tech staged a remarkable comeback, overcoming a 17-point deficit to defeat No. 3 Duke 82-81. Christian Anderson was the driving force, delivering an exceptional performance with 23 of his 27 points scored in the second half. His crucial free throw with just 3.4 seconds left broke the tie and sealed the victory for the Red Raiders.
The game, held at Madison Square Garden, saw Duke hold a significant lead for much of the contest. However, Texas Tech's tenacious defense and Anderson's offensive explosion in the latter half shifted the momentum dramatically. The decisive moment came when Anderson was fouled by Duke's Caleb Foster, calmly sinking the tiebreaking free throw.
Duke had a final opportunity to win or tie, but Cameron Boozer's potential game-winning 3-point attempt at the buzzer did not fall. The thrilling finish highlighted a significant upset, showcasing Texas Tech's resilience and ability to perform under pressure against a highly-ranked opponent.
