Red Raiders Suffer 81-74 Baylor Loss, Drop to 0-6 in Big 12 Play: Live Game Log
The Texas Tech Red Raiders (10-7, 0-5 Big 12) are back in action on Tuesday night as they are set to host the No. 21 Baylor Bears (12-5, 2-3 Big 12) in a Big 12 matchup.
It is safe to say that the start of Big 12 play has not been kind to the Red Raiders, as they find themselves riding an ugly five-game losing streak to an 0-5 start in conference play.
They've suffered a mix of close losses, such as their 74-72 loss to Texas most recently, and blowout losses, as seen in their 84-50 loss against Iowa State. Simply put, they have been inconsistent to start conference play but unable to record a win.
The Bears, though, enter Tuesday night on a two-game winning streak with a five-point win over West Virginia followed by a 16-point blowout of Oklahoma State.
These two teams sport high-powered offenses, with the Red Raiders averaging 76.2 points per game to the Bears' 80.6. They are both stout defensively, too, allowing opponents to score 65.5 and 69.6 points per game respectively.
Stay tuned as we provide live updates as the Red Raiders host the Bears from United Supermarkets Arena on Tuesday night.
Live updates will be available shortly after tip off.
FIRST HALF
Under-16 media timeout
We've hit the first media timeout in what has been a back and forth game early in Lubbock. The two teams have traded buckets, as the Red Raiders find themselves trailing by 3 early in this one.
Baylor 12
Texas Tech 9
Under-12 media timeout
This has been an entertaining game so far, folks.
At the under-12 media timeout the Red Raiders still trail the Bears by 3, but will have two free throws coming out of the timeout. Tyson leads the way with 7 points for Tech.
Baylor 20
Texas Tech 17
Under-8 media timeout
The Bears have opened a slightly comfortable 7-point lead at the under-8 media timeout, with the Red Raiders already turning the ball over five times in this one. If they want back in this game, that must improve.
Baylor 29
Texas Tech 22
Under-4 media timeout
These two teams are going punch for punch at the under-4 media timeout, with the Red Raiders hanging around.
Both are red hot from three, with Baylor shooting 5-of-12 from deep and Tech shooting 7-of-13. Bears have two free throws out of the timeout.
Baylor 38
Texas Tech 34
HALFTIME
We've reached halftime of what has been an absolute slugfest so far. Despite shooting 7-of-15 from three, the Red Raiders enter the half trailing by 8. Tyson leads the way for the Red Raiders with 12 points.
Baylor 48
Texas Tech 40
SECOND HALF
Under-16 media timeout
At the first media timeout of the second half the Bears have extended their lead to 9 points, as both teams continue to go bucket for bucket. However, Baylor's 3-for-4 start from deep this half has given them a boost.
Baylor 61
Texas Tech 52
Under-12 media timeout
Keyonte George is absolutely torching the Red Raiders, leading all scorers with 25 points including 5-of-8 from deep. At the under-12 media timeout the Bears have broke open a 14-point lead and are incomplete control of this one.
Baylor 68
Texas Tech 54
Under-8 media timeout
As we hit the under-8 media timeout, both teams have gone cold from the floor. Baylor hasn't made a field goal in the last 3:02 of game action, while Tech hasn't made one in the last 2:35 of action.
Baylor 71
Texas Tech 59
Under-4 media timeout
Don't go anywhere, folks. The Red Raiders are keeping themselves in this game, cutting the Baylor lead down to 10 at the under-4 media timeout with 3:58 left to play.
Baylor 75
Texas Tech 65
FINAL
Baylor 81
Texas Tech 74
The Red Raiders cut the Baylor lead down to 6, but once again could not complete the rally and drop their sixth straight game to start an uninspiring 0-6 in Big 12 play. Tyson led the way for the Red Raiders with a double double, recording 19 points and 12 rebounds.
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