No. 13 Texas Tech cruises to 100-72 win over Kansas State

Donovan Atwell and Christian Anderson lead the Red Raiders in their first game without star player JT Toppin

Feb. 21, 2026 at 10:40pm

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No. 13 Texas Tech defeated Kansas State 100-72 on Saturday, led by Donovan Atwell's 26 points and Christian Anderson's 21 points. The win came in the Red Raiders' first game since standout post player JT Toppin suffered a season-ending knee injury. Texas Tech maintained a double-digit lead throughout the game after a 26-10 run in the first half.

Why it matters

The victory keeps Texas Tech on track for a strong finish to the season despite the loss of Toppin, their preseason All-American. Kansas State, meanwhile, is still adjusting after a recent coaching change.

The details

Atwell hit six 3-pointers and Anderson added nine assists for Texas Tech, which reached 20 wins for the third straight season. Sophomore forward Luke Bamgboye, making his fifth start, contributed 12 points, six rebounds and three blocks. For Kansas State, PJ Haggerty scored 17 points and Nate Johnson had 15.

  • Texas Tech improved to 20-7 overall and 10-4 in Big 12 play.
  • Kansas State dropped to 11-16 on the season and 2-12 in conference.

The players

Donovan Atwell

A Texas Tech guard who scored 26 points with six 3-pointers in the win.

Christian Anderson

The Texas Tech guard scored 21 points and dished out 9 assists.

JT Toppin

The Texas Tech standout post player suffered a season-ending knee injury in the team's previous game.

Luke Bamgboye

The Texas Tech sophomore forward made his fifth start of the season, contributing 12 points, 6 rebounds and 3 blocks.

PJ Haggerty

The Kansas State guard scored 17 points in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

Texas Tech showed it can still win convincingly without its star player Toppin, a positive sign for the team's NCAA Tournament hopes. Meanwhile, Kansas State continues to search for consistency after a coaching change.