LUBBOCK, Texas — Lon Kruger planned on using some zone defense against Texas Tech on Tuesday night.
He didn't plan on being forced into the zone.
In the second half of the Red Raiders' 88-78 win at United Supermarkets Arena, Oklahoma dealt with foul trouble on the perimeter.
In the critical last eight minutes of the game, Trae Young picked up his third and fourth fouls in less than 45 seconds.
Christian James picked up his fourth with just more than five minutes remaining.
Kristian Doolittle was called for three in the final 3:32, fouling out with the last of those with 0:46 remaining.