LUBBOCK, TX — The Texas Tech Red Raiders extended their winning streak to four games with a 64-54 win over Oklahoma State on Sunday at United Supermarkets Arena. The Red Raiders built a 10-point halftime lead, forced 22 turnovers, and held off a second-half rally to improve to 15-4 overall and 6-2 in Big 12 play.
Tech led by as many as 18 points before the Cowboys (10-9, 2-6 Big 12) responded with a 16-1 run, cutting the deficit to three. However, Chance McMillian ended the surge with a clutch mid-range jumper, and a Kevin Overton 3-pointer extended the lead back to eight points, allowing the Red Raiders to secure their 10th home win of the season.
Tech has now won three straight games by double figures and has held three of its last four opponents to under 60 points.
Key Performances
- Chance McMillian led Tech with 14 points, shooting 3-for-6 on 3-pointers, and also grabbed six rebounds.
- Darrion Williams and Christian Anderson each contributed nine points.
- Federiko Federiko had eight points, eight rebounds, and three blocks.
- JT Toppin added eight points.
- Kerwin Walton was 2-for-3 from deep and finished with six points.
- Kevin Overton scored seven points with three rebounds and two assists.
- Elijah Hawkins dished out a team-high five assists and added two steals.
McMillian has now led Tech in scoring four times this season and is shooting 47.4% (45-for-95) from 3-point range. Williams led the Red Raiders with three steals, while Hawkins recorded his 10th multi-steal game of the season.
Game Stats
- Field Goals: 22-for-50 (44.0%)
- 3-Pointers: 8-for-26 (30.8%)
- Free Throws: 12-for-21 (57.1%)
- Forced Turnovers: 22
- Points Off Turnovers: 20-11 advantage
Despite going 1-for-9 on 3-pointers in the second half, Tech’s defensive effort limited Oklahoma State to just 3-for-13 from beyond the arc.
Texas Tech now turns its attention to a Wednesday night showdown against TCU (10-9, 3-5 Big 12) at 6 p.m. in Lubbock. The Red Raiders will then travel to No. 7 Houston (16-3, 8-0 Big 12) for a Saturday matchup at 5 p.m. at the Fertitta Center in Houston.
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