Texas Tech Narrowly Defeats Baylor to Advance in Big 12 Tournament

The Red Raiders overcame a late rally by the Bears to secure a 76-74 victory and move on to the semifinals.

JT Toppin led Texas Tech with 26 points and 10 rebounds, continuing his standout season as Big 12 Player of the Year.
Texas Tech struggled offensively in the second half, missing their final 10 field-goal attempts and shooting just 19.4% after halftime.
Baylor's Norchad Omier delivered a dominant performance with 29 points and 15 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
The Red Raiders held a 13-point halftime lead but faced a strong Baylor comeback that brought the game within two points in the final seconds.
Texas Tech will face Arizona in the semifinals of the Big 12 Tournament, while Baylor is projected to earn an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament.