LUBBOCK -- No. 11 Texas Tech (24-5, 12-4) continues to prove itself. After a three-game stint at home, the Red Raiders defeated Texas Christian University 81-66 (18-11, 6-10) on Saturday on the road.
Tech comes out strong, struggle to start the second half
Red Raider senior forward Tariq Owens impressed in the first half. With 14:30 left on the clock, Owens -- assisted by sophomore guard Davide Moretti -- came away with two points to put Tech up 11-5. It was one of many contributions made by Owens, who ended the first half 5-for-5 with 10 points.