Texas Tech Advances to Sweet 16 with Commanding Win Over Drake

Darrion Williams and JT Toppin lead the Red Raiders' shift to inside dominance, securing a 77-64 victory and a matchup with Arkansas.

• Texas Tech defeated Drake 77-64 in the NCAA Tournament's second round, advancing to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2022.
• Darrion Williams scored a season-high 28 points, and JT Toppin added 25 points and 12 rebounds, combining for 53 of Texas Tech's points.
• The Red Raiders scored 50 points in the paint, showcasing a strategic shift from their three-point-heavy approach in the first round.
• Drake concluded its season with a 31-4 record, falling short of its first Sweet 16 appearance since 1971.
• Texas Tech will face No. 10 seed Arkansas in the Sweet 16 on March 27, while monitoring the recovery of injured guard Chance McMillian.

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