AMES, IOWA — A year ago, all the Red Raiders could muster in Hilton Coliseum was 38 points. One season later with the same core group of guys, Texas Tech fell to No. 13 Iowa State 76-69.
Instead of being awestruck by the college basketball environment in Ames, Iowa, this year’s Red Raiders had an air of confidence about them in their first true road game of the season.
“Coach Smith always remarks on validating the experience,” sophomore forward Justin Gray said. “I think we validated that we are truly this year from last year. I know a lot of people think we’re the doormat of the Big 12.