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No. 13 Texas Tech Defeats West Virginia in Big 12 Matchup
JT Toppin's 22 points and 9 rebounds lead the Red Raiders to a 70-63 victory over the Mountaineers.
Feb. 8, 2026 at 8:47pm
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JT Toppin scored 22 points and grabbed 9 rebounds to lead No. 13 Texas Tech to a 70-63 win over West Virginia in a Big 12 Conference matchup on Sunday in Morgantown, West Virginia. Donovan Atwell added 15 points for the Red Raiders, while Christian Anderson returned from illness to score 13 points and dish out 11 assists. Brenen Lorient led the Mountaineers with 21 points in the losing effort.
Why it matters
This victory helps Texas Tech maintain its position in the Big 12 standings, as the Red Raiders look to secure an NCAA Tournament berth. For West Virginia, the loss is a setback in its quest to improve its postseason resume.
The details
Texas Tech shot 47.9% from the field and 54.2% from three-point range, while West Virginia struggled, shooting just 43.6% overall and 9.1% from beyond the arc. The Mountaineers did dominate in the paint, outscoring the Red Raiders 38-20. Texas Tech led by as many as 13 points in the first half before West Virginia made a second-half push, but the Red Raiders were able to hold on for the win.
- The game was played on Sunday, February 9, 2026.
The players
JT Toppin
The leading scorer for No. 13 Texas Tech, Toppin had 22 points and 9 rebounds in the victory.
Brenen Lorient
The top scorer for West Virginia, Lorient had 21 points in the losing effort.
What they’re saying
“We knew West Virginia would come out strong in the second half, but our guys responded well and were able to hold them off for the win.”
— Chris Beard, Texas Tech Head Coach
What’s next
Texas Tech will look to build on this win as it continues its push for an NCAA Tournament berth, while West Virginia will aim to rebound in its next Big 12 matchup.
The takeaway
This game showcased the offensive firepower of Texas Tech, as the Red Raiders were able to overcome West Virginia's dominance in the paint with their perimeter shooting. The victory keeps Texas Tech in the hunt for a top spot in the Big 12 standings.
