Texas Tech Dominates Kansas State in Blowout Win

Head Coach Grant McCasland praises team effort and player returns in 100-72 victory

Feb. 22, 2026 at 12:37am

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Coming off a tough stretch, the Texas Tech men's basketball team bounced back with a dominant 100-72 win over Kansas State. Head Coach Grant McCasland met with the media after the game, highlighting the team's great effort on both ends of the floor and the impact of key players returning to the lineup.

Why it matters

This win helps Texas Tech regain momentum after a difficult period, showcasing their ability to bounce back and play at a high level. The return of several key players also provides a boost as the team looks to make a strong push in conference play.

The details

The Texas Tech starters accounted for 88 points and 8 blocks, with the team's spacing and relentless effort impressing McCasland. The coach praised the contributions of players like Josiah Moseley, Luke Bamgboye, and Marial Akuentok, who have recently returned to the lineup and made an impact. McCasland also highlighted the strong play of veteran point guard Christian Anderson, who only turned the ball over once against a Kansas State team that had forced numerous turnovers in recent games.

  • The game was played on February 22, 2026.

The players

Grant McCasland

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

Josiah Moseley

A Texas Tech player who recently returned to the lineup and made an impact in the win.

Luke Bamgboye

A Texas Tech player who recently returned to the lineup and made an impact in the win.

Marial Akuentok

A Texas Tech player who recently returned to the lineup and had one of his best practices before the game.

Christian Anderson

The veteran point guard for Texas Tech, who only turned the ball over once in the game.

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What they’re saying

“We got great players! We really do! And shooting is always a big part of it. And I'll tell you, I don't know how to explain this to people, but these guys haven't practiced that much together. And on January 28th we finally got all those guys together. I mean, Josiah Moseley just started practicing, Luke (Bamgboye) just started practicing. I think if you're going specific, those two guys making an impact on our team. And then Marial (Akuentok), you can put in that group too because he played then got injured, then played, and now he wasn't practicing much, but he's practiced more. And had one of his best practices.”

— Grant McCasland, Head Coach

“Well, I think what it did was we moved it, and Jalen Petty was playing off some. We just had different actions, and it freed Chris up to be more of a receiver on some, where he could drive it and play in space. And then we didn't set some, we just gave space and we drove it and played in space. And I thought that Christian handled it unbelievably.”

— Grant McCasland, Head Coach

What’s next

The team will look to build on this dominant performance as they continue conference play.

The takeaway

This game showcased Texas Tech's depth and resilience, as they were able to overcome the absence of a key player and get significant contributions from several returning players. The team's strong defensive effort and efficient offense were critical factors in the blowout win.