LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) – Despite leading for 37:53 of the 45 minutes needed, Texas Tech dropped to No. 3 Iowa State 85-84 in overtime.
Although Tech was ahead by 13 points at one time and leading 40-34 at halftime, the Cyclones were able to work their way back into the game late in regulation. Texas Tech, despite shooting 19-24 (79%) from the free throw line, missed free throws late and then a layup at the buzzer from Joshua Jefferson forced bonus time.
In OT, it was another missed free throw late from Darrion Williams and then another Jefferson bucket with four seconds left that led to a missed game-winning jumper from Darrion Williams that ended the game.
Iowa State won the paint battle 50-32. The Red Raiders did; however, outrebound the Cyclones 37-31.
Texas Tech now drops to 2-2 in Conference play, both losses coming at home. Next up, Texas Tech heads back on the road to Manhattan, Kansas to face Kansas State. Tipoff Tuesday at 8 p.m.
Texas Tech leading scorers
Christian Anderson – 18 pts | 4-4 3FG | 3 Rebs
JT Toppin – 18 pts | 9 Rebs
Chance McMillian – 18 pts | 1-3 3FG | 8 Rebs
Darrion Williams – 15 pts | 6 Rebs | 2 Asts
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