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Sam Houston State Bearkats vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Wrap - Texas Tech Wins 98-77
Texas Tech cruised to victory on Friday, running Sam Houston State out of the gym and running up a 98-77 score at United Supermarkets Arena.
Texas Tech won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -31.5-point spread.
Texas Tech got 31 points from JT Toppin and another 19 points from Donovan Atwell. Christian Anderson contributed 7 assists, while JT Toppin cleaned the glass with 14 rebounds.
Sam Houston State got 17 points from Justin Begg in a losing cause and another 16 points from Kashie Natt. Justin Begg contributed 5 assists for them, while Kashie Natt had 11 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Texas Tech were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Texas Tech won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-31.
Texas Tech looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Illinois. Sam Houston State will aim to get back on the winning track at Utah.