Texas Tech head coach Chris Beard said he expects senior forward Tariq Owens to play Monday against Virginia.
Owens injured his right ankle when he landed awkwardly trying to block a shot against Michigan State. He went to the locker room for treatment but later made a dramatic return to the bench in the second half and re-entered the game.
Beard said Owens, who set a school single-season record for blocks and averages 8.8 points a game, was "pretty sore" on Sunday and was being treated by Tech's medical and training staff.
"If Tariq can play, he will," Beard said.