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Las Vegas Invitational - Texas Tech Falls 83-76 to Creighton - Recap

Texas Tech was burned for 32 points by Marcus Zegarowski on Friday as Creighton picked up a 83-76 win at Orleans Arena.

Creighton was a +6.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Creighton got 18 points from Ty-Shon Alexander and another 9 points from Damien Jefferson. Marcus Zegarowski contributed 5 assists, while Ty-Shon Alexander cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.

Texas Tech got a 23-point performance from Davide Moretti, who was supported by 17 points from Chris Clarke. Chris Clarke had 9 assists in a losing cause for Texas Tech, while Kyler Edwards grabbed 8 rebounds.

Creighton was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Creighton had a 35-30 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Next game, Creighton takes its act home to face Oral Roberts looking for another win. For Texas Tech, they head on the road to face DePaul.