Texas Tech Scores 100 to Beat Oklahoma State in Big 12 Opener

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Jan 10, 2026

Texas Tech Dominates Oklahoma State in Big 12 Opener

The Texas Tech basketball team delivered a commanding performance, hitting 17 three-pointers and securing a 102-80 victory over Oklahoma State in their Big 12 Conference opener on Saturday at United Supermarkets Arena. The Red Raiders (11-3, 1-0) matched their season-high for made 3-pointers, which they previously achieved in the season opener against Lindenwood.

Donovan Atwell led the charge with 15 points, shooting 5 of 10 from beyond the arc. The team's overall shooting percentage was an impressive 45.9%, showcasing their offensive efficiency throughout the game.

As the Cowboys (12-2) adjusted their strategy to counter the Red Raiders' three-point threat, it opened up opportunities for J.T. Toppin inside the paint. Toppin proved to be a key player in the second half, scoring 19 of his game-high 23 points after halftime. Christian Anderson and LeJuan Watts each contributed 19 points, while freshman Jaylen Petty added 12.

Anderson also recorded a career-high 13 assists, marking his fourth double-double of the season. His performance was a standout moment for the team, as highlighted by head coach Grant McCasland.

"Christian Anderson's really orchestrated everything at a super-high level," McCasland said. "It's nuanced, too. I know people can look at it and (he) makes it look easy at times, but, man, his pace right now, his confidence, his composure, his ability to read what's happening and not get sped up and let it develop … Christian Anderson is carrying a heavy load for us, but, man, is he delivering in just about every way."

Live Score Updates

2:04 p.m. — Texas Tech defeated Oklahoma State 102-80 to win its Big 12 opener. It's the second time this season the Red Raiders have reached triple digits. J.T. Toppin scored 19 of his game-high 23 points in the second half. Christian Anderson and LeJuan Watts each scored 19.
1:50 p.m. — The United Supermarkets Arena crowd erupted as Christian Anderson's dunk and foul put Tech up 90-69 with 3:35 left. He'll shoot a free throw after the break to try for his 20th point.
1:44 p.m. — Tech leads 80-62 with 5:56 remaining. Grant McCasland calls a timeout after a layup by OSU's Parsa Fallah.
1:39 p.m. — Tech leads 78-60 with 7:54 remaining. J.T. Toppin will shoot a free throw after the break to try for his 10th point of the second half. He has 13 for the game.
1:25 p.m. — Tech leads 65-51 with 10:38 to go after an OSU timeout. Cowboys are shooting 29.4% in the second half.
1:18 p.m. — Tech leads 57-44 at the first break of the second half with 14:50 left. Lejuan Watts has six points after halftime to total a game-high 15.
12:55 p.m. — Tech leads 46-38 at halftime. The Red Raiders went up by as many as 16 before Oklahoma State countered with a 10-0 run. Four players have nine points for Tech, including Tyeree Bryan off the bench. Cowboys post Parsa Fallah leads all scorers with 11.
12:33 p.m. — Tech is on an 8-1 run to lead 29-16 with 7:55 in the first half. The Red Raiders are 5 of 12 from beyond the arc and have three players with six points apiece.
12:15 p.m. — Tech leads 15-10 at the first break with 13:54 in the first half. Jaylen Petty leads the Red Raiders with six points on a pair of 3-pointers.
11:55 a.m. — Kanye Clary is back in the starting lineup for Oklahoma State, replacing Jaylen Curry. Clary scored 10 points in 22 minutes off the bench in the Cowboys' win over Bethune-Cookman.
11:50 a.m. — Texas Tech going with the same starting five from its win over Winthrop: Christian Anderson, Donovan Atwell, J.T. Toppin, LeJuan Watts and Jaylen Petty.