Texas Tech Upsets Arizona
No. 16 Texas Tech defeated No. 1 Arizona 78-75 in overtime, with JT Toppin leading the Red Raiders with 31 points including eight crucial points in the extra period. The upset handed Arizona their second consecutive loss, dealing a significant blow to the Wildcats' top ranking and tournament positioning.
- This was the first home loss of the season for Arizona, who had been a perfect 13-0 in Tucson. - JT Toppin's 31-point, 13-rebound performance made him only the second player in Big 12 history to record a 30-point double-double against an AP No. 1 ranked team. - The victory was Texas Tech's third consecutive win and improved their overall record to 19-6. - Prior to the game, Texas Tech had a 2-8 all-time record against No. 1-ranked opponents. - The loss to Texas Tech followed a previous defeat for Arizona on the road against Kansas. - In addition to Toppin's standout game, Christian Anderson contributed 19 points and 8 assists for the Red Raiders. - The win was a significant road victory for the Red Raiders, who were 3-2 in conference away games this season. - Despite the loss, Arizona entered the game leading the Big 12 in scoring with an average of 88.8 points per game.
