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Texas Tech Tops West Virginia for Redemption Win
Red Raiders bounce back after two straight losses with road victory over Mountaineers
Feb. 8, 2026 at 4:23pm
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The No. 13 Texas Tech Red Raiders men's basketball team earned a 70-63 road win over the West Virginia Mountaineers, bouncing back after two straight losses. Star forward JT Toppin returned to form with 22 points and 9 rebounds, while head coach Grant McCasland bested his former assistant Ross Hodge in their first meeting.
Why it matters
The win gets Texas Tech back on track after a tough stretch, as they look to solidify their position in the Big 12 standings and make a push towards the NCAA Tournament. The matchup between McCasland and Hodge also adds an interesting coaching storyline to the game.
The details
Texas Tech jumped out to an early lead and never trailed, led by a strong performance from Toppin who shot 8-for-17 from the field and 4-for-4 from the free throw line. The Red Raiders' defense also held the Mountaineers in check throughout the game.
- The game was played on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
- Texas Tech previously lost to No. 11 Kansas and UCF in their last two games.
The players
JT Toppin
A 6'9" junior forward for the Texas Tech Red Raiders who scored 22 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in the win.
Grant McCasland
The head coach of the Texas Tech Red Raiders, who bested his former assistant Ross Hodge in their first meeting.
Ross Hodge
The first-year head coach of the West Virginia Mountaineers, who previously served as an assistant coach under McCasland.
What’s next
Texas Tech will host the Colorado Buffaloes on Wednesday, February 12, 2026 as they look to build on this redemption win.
The takeaway
Texas Tech's bounce-back victory over West Virginia not only gets them back in the win column, but also showcases the team's resilience and the coaching chess match between McCasland and his former assistant Hodge. The Red Raiders will look to carry this momentum forward as they navigate the remainder of their Big 12 schedule.
