PROVO, Utah (KCBD) – While the No. 10 Texas Tech Red Raiders (22-9, 12-6 Big 12) go into next week’s Big 12 Tournament as the fourth-seed, they now find themselves trying to snap an unexpected two-game losing streak. On Saturday night, Tech closed out the regular season with an 82-76 loss to BYU.
After successfully completing 15 of their first 27 three point attempts, the Red Raiders went on a cold stretch from behind the perimeter and only made one of eight shots in the final seven minutes of the game. Tech actually led BYU 31-18 with seven minutes left in the first half, but were outscored 64-45 for the rest of the game.
Point guard Christian Anderson and shooting guard Donovan Atwell both led Tech with 23 points, and both had made six three pointers. Jaylen Petty had 16 points. BYU’s forward AJ Dybansta, who is projected to be a lottery pick in the next NBA Draft, had 21 points, but Robert Wright III led BYU with 27 points.
With JT Toppin out for the season, rebounds remained a concern. The Red Raiders were outrebounded 41-34 (20-11 on offensive boards). The Cougars also scored more points off turnovers, 13-3.
Saturday’s loss splits the season series for Tech and BYU. Back on Jan. 17, the Red Raiders won at the USA 84-71.
Tech will have two byes in next week’s Big 12 Tournament and will learn about their opponent Wednesday when fifth-seeded Iowa State will play the Arizona State-Baylor winner.
KCBD Sports’ Justin Margolius will be in Kansas City to cover the Red Raiders in the conference tournament.
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