Arizona State upsets No. 13 Texas Tech 72-67 as Red Raiders lose star forward JT Toppin to injury

Maurice Odum scored 23 points, Massamba Diop added 14 as the Sun Devils held on for the victory.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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Arizona State pulled off a 72-67 upset over No. 13 Texas Tech on Tuesday night, as the Red Raiders lost star forward JT Toppin to an injury in the second half. Maurice Odum led the Sun Devils with 23 points, while Massamba Diop added 14. Texas Tech's Toppin, who was averaging 21.9 points per game, had to be helped off the court after appearing to injure his right leg.

Why it matters

This was a big win for Arizona State and embattled head coach Bobby Hurley, who has struggled to build a consistent winner during his 11 years with the program. The loss also raises concerns for Texas Tech, who were coming off a big win over then-No. 1 Arizona, as they now face the prospect of playing without their star forward Toppin.

The details

Arizona State built a 57-47 lead midway through the second half, frustrating Texas Tech with a full-court press that forced multiple turnovers. The Red Raiders cut the margin to 59-56, but the Sun Devils scored the next eight points. Texas Tech had one more run left, trimming it to 70-67 in the final seconds, but then Christian Anderson lost control of the ball for a turnover.

  • The injury to JT Toppin occurred with 6:03 remaining in the second half.
  • Arizona State held a 37-36 halftime advantage after a 3-pointer by Massamba Diop in the final seconds of the first half.

The players

Maurice Odum

The Arizona State player who scored a team-high 23 points in the upset win.

Massamba Diop

The 7-foot-1 Arizona State player who hit a 3-pointer in the final seconds of the first half to give the Sun Devils a 37-36 halftime lead.

JT Toppin

The star forward for Texas Tech who was averaging 21.9 points per game before suffering an injury to his right leg in the second half.

Christian Anderson

The Texas Tech player who scored 18 points but committed seven turnovers in the loss.

Bobby Hurley

The head coach of Arizona State who has struggled to produce a consistent winner during his 11 years with the program.

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What’s next

Texas Tech will host Kansas State on Saturday, while Arizona State will visit Baylor on the same day. The status of JT Toppin's injury will be a key storyline to follow for the Red Raiders going forward.

The takeaway

Arizona State's upset victory over the 13th-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders not only provides a much-needed boost for the Sun Devils' program, but also raises concerns about the potential loss of star forward JT Toppin for Texas Tech. This game highlights the unpredictability of college basketball and the importance of depth and resilience for teams aspiring to make deep postseason runs.