The Texas Tech basketball team’s defense almost caught up to them in United Supermarkets Arena on Tuesday night, but the Red Raiders were able to hold off Northern Colorado’s upset bid for a 101-90 victory.
The Red Raiders, ranked 19th in the country, improved to 8-3 on the season and got a career game from LeJuan Watts, who didn’t miss a shot until the final minutes and finished with 36 points on 12-of-13 shooting. He started the game 12-for-12 from the floor, which matched the Big 12 Conference record, before missing a 3-pointer in the closing minutes.
JT Toppin added 23 points with Christian Anderson and Jaylen Petty each producing 14 points.
Wyoming shot 56% from the field for the game (Tech shot 59%) and got 29 points from Brock Wisney. Zach Bloch added 17 points and Vincent Delano 16.
The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal brought you live coverage of the game. Here’s what happened.
Texas Tech basketball vs Northern Colorado live score updates
8:53 p.m.: Texas Tech leads Northern Colorado 91-87 with 3:50 left. LeJuan Watts up to 36 points on 12 of 12 shooting.
8:43 p.m.: LeJuan Watts is 10 for 10 from the floor and has 32 points. Texas Tech clinging to an 87-81 lead, 6:55 left.
8:24 p.m.: Northern Colorado has tied the game 70-all with 13:02 left. We’re officially on upset alert.
8:16 p.m.: Texas Tech holds a 69-63 lead with 14:46 left. Red Raiders getting JT Toppin more involved with the offense this half.
7:53 p.m.: Defense optional today. Texas Tech basketball leads Northern Colorado 56-51 at halftime. LeJuan Watts has 20 points. Both teams shooting 60% or better from the field.
7:28 p.m.: Jazz Henderson getting some rare run here in the first half. Texas Tech leads 36-26, 7:58 left.
7:19 p.m.: Watts up to 15 points but Northern Colorado firing on all cylinders offensively. Texas Tech up 28-22 11:09 left in half.
7:09 p.m.: LeJuan Watts has 10 early points, Texas Tech basketball leads 15-10 at the 15:46 mark.
6:45 p.m.: Same starting 5 for Texas Tech basketball with JT Toppin, Christian Anderson, Donovan Atwell, Tyeree Bryan and LeJuan Watts.
6:13 p.m.: Texas Tech center Luke Bamgboye is participating in the first round of pregame warmups. He missed the last game against Arkansas (concussion protocol).
What channel is Texas Tech basketball vs Northern Colorado on today?
Texas Tech vs. Northern Colorado will stream on ESPN+ today to continue the 2025-26 college basketball season.
Texas Tech basketball vs Northern Colorado time today
- Date: Tuesday, Dec. 16
- Start time: 7 p.m.
The Texas Tech vs Northern Colorado basketball game starts at 7 p.m. from United Supermarkets Arena.
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Upcoming Texas Tech basketball schedule for 2025-26 season
- Dec. 16: vs. Northern Colorado, 7 p.m.
- Dec. 20: vs. Duke, 7 p.m. (New York City)
- Dec. 28: vs. Winthrop, 1 p.m.
