It would have been better to get out of the way.
Instead, two different defenders stood in the paint as Zach Smith elevated toward the rim.
And twice, the Red Raider sophomore dunked on top of them en route to Texas Tech’s 79-67 victory over South Dakota State Wednesday evening at United Supermarkets Arena.
Those were just moments over the course of three minutes midway through the second half where Texas Tech extended its one-point lead to 12.
While it started with a Justin Gray jumper and was capped off by a 3-pointer by Toddrick Gotcher, the Red Raider defense was vital.