No. 16 Texas Tech cruises to 34-point win over Colorado

JT Toppin records 15th double-double of the season in dominant victory

Feb. 12, 2026 at 2:31am

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The No. 16 Texas Tech Red Raiders defeated the Colorado Buffaloes 78-44 on Wednesday at United Supermarkets Arena. JT Toppin matched his career-high with 18 rebounds and recorded his 15th double-double of the season by adding 16 points. The Red Raiders dominated throughout, finishing the game with a 21-0 scoring advantage on second chance points, nine blocked shots, and forcing a season-high 16 turnovers with 10 steals.

Why it matters

The win improves Texas Tech's record to 18-6 overall and 8-3 in Big 12 play, keeping them in the hunt for a top spot in the conference standings. The Red Raiders' strong defensive performance and ability to control the glass were key factors in the lopsided victory.

The details

Donovan Atwell led the Red Raiders with 20 points, going 6-for-10 on 3-pointers. Texas Tech made 12 3-pointers as a team and owned a 47-30 rebounding margin. Christian Anderson scored 14 points and dished out 7 assists, while Jaylen Petty added 12 points. The Red Raiders dominated the paint, outscoring Colorado 21-0 on second chance points.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 12, 2026 at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas.

The players

JT Toppin

A senior forward for Texas Tech who matched his career-high with 18 rebounds and recorded his 15th double-double of the season by adding 16 points.

Donovan Atwell

A senior guard for Texas Tech who led the team with 20 points, going 6-for-10 on 3-pointers.

Christian Anderson

A junior guard for Texas Tech who scored 14 points and dished out 7 assists.

Jaylen Petty

A sophomore guard for Texas Tech who scored 12 points.

Grant McCasland

The head coach of the Texas Tech men's basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“I was on edge. I wanted our guys and everyone in the building to feel it. People can assume you're going to win games, but that's not how this works. There are two teams, they have a scouting report and you play for 40 minutes with a scoreboard. Whoever is the best team for those 40 minutes no matter who you think was going to win before it started, it's all about that time you get.”

— Grant McCasland, Texas Tech Head Coach

What’s next

Texas Tech will now go on a two-game road trip, starting with a matchup against No. 1 Arizona on Saturday, February 15th at 5:30 p.m. CST. They will then play at Arizona State on Tuesday, February 18th before returning home to host Kansas State next Saturday.

The takeaway

Texas Tech's dominant performance, led by JT Toppin's double-double and a stifling defensive effort, showcases the Red Raiders' potential as they look to make a push up the Big 12 standings and secure a high seed in the NCAA Tournament.