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

Texas Tech's three-game winning streak snapped in loss to Arizona State

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Arizona State defeated No. 13 Texas Tech 72-67 in an upset victory on Tuesday night. The Red Raiders lost star forward JT Toppin to an injury in the second half, as he appeared to hurt his right leg while driving to the basket. Arizona State built a 57-47 lead midway through the second half and held on for the win, snapping Texas Tech's three-game winning streak.

Why it matters

This was a big win for Arizona State and its embattled head coach Bobby Hurley, who has struggled to produce consistent winners during his 11-year tenure. The loss also raises concerns for Texas Tech, which lost its star player Toppin to an injury in the second half.

The details

Arizona State was led by Maurice Odum's 23 points and Massamba Diop's 14 points. The Sun Devils frustrated Texas Tech with a full-court press that forced multiple turnovers. Texas Tech cut the deficit to 59-56, but Arizona State responded with an 8-0 run. Texas Tech's Christian Anderson scored 18 points but had 7 turnovers.

  • Toppin appeared to hurt his right leg while driving to the basket with 6:03 remaining.
  • Diop hit a 3-pointer in the final seconds of the first half to give Arizona State a 37-36 halftime advantage.

The players

Maurice Odum

Scored 23 points for Arizona State.

Massamba Diop

Scored 14 points for Arizona State, including a 3-pointer at the end of the first half.

JT Toppin

Texas Tech's star forward, who came in averaging 21.9 points per game, had to be assisted off the court after appearing to injure his right leg in the second half.

Christian Anderson

Scored 18 points for Texas Tech but had 7 turnovers.

Bobby Hurley

Arizona State's head coach, who has struggled to produce consistent winners during his 11-year tenure.

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What’s next

Texas Tech hosts Kansas State on Saturday, while Arizona State visits Baylor on Saturday.

The takeaway

This upset loss for Texas Tech raises concerns about the team's depth and ability to withstand injuries to key players like Toppin. For Arizona State, the win provides a much-needed boost for a program that has struggled under Hurley's leadership.