Dec 9, 2020; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Nimari Burnett (25) looks for an opening against Abilene Christian Wildcats forward Joe Pleasant (32) at United Supermarkets Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Wednesday night in Lubbock, the Texas Tech basketball team struggled mightily to put away Abilene Christian in a 51-44 win.
These days, 51-44 is a score that most might associate with a Big 12 football game. And at times, Wednesday’s Texas Tech basketball game with Abilene Christian more closely resembled a football game than a game played on the hardwood.