Texas Tech dominates Akron in NCAA Tournament first round matchup
TAMPA, Fla. - Texas Tech advanced in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament with their win against Akron on Friday.
The Red Raiders walloped the Zips 91-71 during the first-round game in Tampa, Florida.
No. 5 Texas Tech held a five-point lead over No. 12 Akron by the end of the first half, and maintained a steady lead over Akron during the second half.
The Red Raiders held a scoring streak that lasted eight possessions in the second half.
The Red Raiders dominance was apparent in statistics, with a 61% rate of field goals and a 53% rate of three pointers. However, Akron dominated free-throws with an 83% rate.
It’s the second-straight year Texas Tech has made it to the second round of the tournament.
Key players for Texas Tech
- Guard Jaylen Petty scored 24 points and hit five out of seven three-pointers.
- Guard Christian Anderson scored 18 points and hit about half of his field goals.
- Forward Donovan Atwell scored 15 points.
What it means
With the win, Texas Tech advances to face the winner of the Alabama/Hofstra game being played on Friday. Akron sees the season end.
The Source: Information in this story came from the NCAA's March Madness Live website.