Texas Tech Upsets #1 Arizona
No. 16 Texas Tech rallied to defeat No. 1 Arizona 78-75 in overtime, with JT Toppin starring with 31 points including 8 in the extra period. The upset handed Arizona its second consecutive loss and will shake up the national rankings as March approaches.
- This was the third victory over a No. 1-ranked team in Texas Tech program history. - JT Toppin's 31-point, 13-rebound performance made him the second player in Big 12 history to record a 30-point double-double against an AP No. 1 team. He is also the first player in over 20 seasons to have at least 30 points and 10 rebounds with zero turnovers against a top-ranked team. - The loss was Arizona's first at home during the season and snapped a 23-game winning streak at the McKale Center. - Prior to the Texas Tech game, Arizona suffered its first loss of the season on the road against No. 9 Kansas, 82-78. - The back-to-back losses are expected to drop Arizona from its No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 poll for the first time in nine weeks. - Following the upset, Texas Tech's schedule continues on the road against Arizona State, while Arizona will host BYU. - The game was nationally televised on ESPN, and the network's "College Gameday" broadcasted from Tucson earlier in the day. - Five Arizona players scored in double figures, led by Tobe Awaka and Brayden Burries with 16 points each.
