LUBBOCK - No. 18 Texas Tech (18-5, 6-4) started the second half of its Big 12 conference slate strong. The Red Raiders defeated West Virginia (10-13, 2-8) 81-50 on Monday at the United Supermarkets Arena in their second, and final, conference matchup.
Here are takeaways from Monday's game:
1. Tech limits turnovers, dominates second half
The Red Raiders fell into an impressive second half groove and took control of their game against the Mountaineers. Tech outscored its opponent 45-29, which was thanks in part to a 7-1 run to open the second period.
West Virginia struggled to slow down the Red Raiders offense and gave up some big plays to keep Tech's morale high.