The Texas Tech basketball team has made a habit of being in close games this season and found itself in another one on Thursday against Baylor.

Tune in to see the No. 2 seed Texas Tech Red Raiders (24-7, 15-5 Big 12) square off against the No. 7 seed Baylor Bears (19-13, 10-10 Big 12) in the Big 12 Tournament Thursday at T-Mobile Center,

JT Toppin produced 26 points and 10 rebounds as No. 9 Texas Tech did just enough to hold on for a 76-74 win over Baylor in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Conference tournament on Thursday in Kansas City,

The Arizona Wildcats (21-11, 15-7) and the Texas Tech Red Raiders (25-7, 16-5) take the court in the second of the Big 12 Tournament semifinal games tonight. Texas Tech outlasted Baylor yesterday, 76-74.

TBD faces Texas Tech on Thursday, March 13, 2025 (3/13/2025) in the Big 12 Tournament at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

Two of the nation's best rebounders collide when JT Toppin leads Texas Tech basketball into Big 12 tournament action against Norchard Omier and Baylor.

While Texas Tech’s spot in the NCAA Tournament is solidified, the conference tournament could be more meaningful for other local teams.

However, Baylor does not depend on the three, sitting in the middle of the conference in both regards. The Bears are more intent on crashing the boards, collecting more than a third of available offensive rebounds in Big 12 competition. Texas Tech will limit that as well, but just a few second-chance points for Baylor will help this Over’s cause.

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