{"id":106590,"date":"2026-03-01T02:06:30","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T05:06:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tech.einnews.com\/article\/896569288"},"modified":"2026-03-01T02:06:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T05:06:30","slug":"no-16-texas-tech-upsets-no-4-iowa-state-82-73-for-fourth-ap-top-6-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/03\/01\/no-16-texas-tech-upsets-no-4-iowa-state-82-73-for-fourth-ap-top-6-win\/","title":{"rendered":"No. 16 Texas Tech upsets No. 4 Iowa State 82-73 for fourth AP Top-6 win"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Big 12 chaos is in full swing, with Texas Tech surging and West Virginia fighting to stay alive, setting the stage for a wide-open race and a conference tournament that\u2019s shaping up to be must-watch basketball.<\/p>\n

No. 16 Texas Tech overpowered No. 4 Iowa State from start to finish in an 82-73 win at Hilton Coliseum.<\/a><\/h3>\n

The Red Raiders showcased remarkable balance, with all seven of its scorers finishing in double figures. Donovan Atwell led the way with 18 points, drilling 6 of 10 from 3-point range. Texas Tech caught fire early, hitting 10 of 11 shots during a dominant first-half stretch that had the Red Raiders pulling away and never looking back.<\/p>\n

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15-2 run for Texas Tech \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n

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Even after Iowa State trimmed the deficit to six midway through the second half, Texas Tech responded swiflty. Jaylen Petty and Atwell buried a pair of outside shots to halt the momentum, and the Red Raiders pushed the lead back to double digits. Texas Tech led 77-62 with 2:28 remaining and never allowed Iowa State to seriously threaten down the stretch.<\/p>\n

The victory marked Texas Tech\u2019s fourth win over an AP Top-6 opponent this season and improved the Red Raiders to 3-0 since losing JT Toppin to a season-ending knee injury 11 days ago.<\/p>\n

Grant McCasland\u2019s team proved it remains a legitimate national contender with or without its best star.<\/p>\n

West Virginia upsets No. 19 BYU 79-71 in Morgantown<\/a><\/h3>\n

West Virginia University kept its postseason hopes alive Saturday night, knocking off No. 19 BYU 79-71 in Morgantown behind a locker room full of heroes.<\/p>\n

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Honor stuff \ud83e\udd29<\/p>\n

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\u2014 WVU Men’s Basketball (@WVUhoops) March 1, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Lorient powered the Mountaineers with 18 points, nine rebounds and seven offensive boards, adding three assists in a relentless interior performance. West Virginia turned 18 offensive rebounds into 15 second-chance points, a decisive edge over BYU\u2019s eight offensive boards and eight second-chance points.<\/p>\n

Five Mountaineers scored in double figures, led by Honor Huff\u2019s 19 points. DJ Thomas delivered a massive shot off the bench during a second-half run to steady the lead.<\/p>\n

BYU stormed back from a 14-point deficit and cut it to three in the final minute, but West Virginia closed it out at the line. Former Neumann star Robert Wright III led the Cougars with 23 points, while AJ Dybantsa added 20 and has now scored in double figures in 29 games, tying the program freshman record. Still, BYU clearly missed Richie Saunders\u2019 presence.<\/p>\n

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TOUGH bucket from AJ Dybantsa to keep the Cougars in it \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n

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\u2014 NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 1, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The win keeps West Virginia alive on the NCAA Tournament bubble, but the Mountaineers likely must win their final two games to stay in the conversation.<\/p>\n

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