Red Raiders Fall Short in 75-72 Jayhawks Loss: Live Game Log
The Texas Tech Red Raiders return home for their second Big 12 contest against the reigning national champions, the Kansas Jayhawks.
They will look to get back on track against the Jayhawks following their conference opener loss to the TCU Horned Frogs on New Year's Eve. Of course, doing so will be much easier said than done for the Red Raiders.
After losing two early non-conference games against Creighton and Ohio State they were able to bounce back and win six straight. Their final three wins to end non-conference play saw the Red Raiders eclipse 100 points in all three, dominating on both ends of the court.
As for the Jayhawks, they opened their conference schedule with a massive comeback win against Oklahoma State, a game in which they trailed by 15 points at halftime before managing a 69-67 win.
Stay tuned as we provide live updates as the Red Raiders host the Jayhawks from United Supermarkets Arena on Tuesday evening.
Live updates will be available shortly after tip off.
Under-16 media timeout
We've reached the first media timeout in a game that has been all Red Raiders. They're riding an 11-0 scoring run, led by six points from Isaacs and stifling defense to hold the Jayhawks to 2-of-7 shooting to start.
Jayhawks 5
Red Raiders 13
Under-12 media timeout
We have hit the under-12 media timeout and officially have a game on our hands, folks. After the Red Raiders came roaring out of the gate, the Jayhawks hit back and have trimmed their deficit to three.
Jayhawks 17
Red Raiders 20
Under-8 media timeout
We've hit the under-8 media timeout and this game continues to be a back-and-forth affair between two talented Big 12 teams. The Jayhawks have responded well and now hold a 3-point lead.
Jayhawks 28
Red Raiders 25
Texas Tech timeout (30 sec.)
Back and forth we go, as the two teams continue to trade punches. The Jayhawks jumped back in front with a 3-point lead, leading to a Red Raider timeout. Obanor leads the way with 10 points for Texas Tech.
Jayhawks 37
Red Raiders 34
HALFTIME
Not a great end to the half for the Red Raiders as they head to the locker room down 7, having already tallied nine turnovers. Isaacs leads the way with 11 points, and Obanor is right behind him with 10 himself.
Jayhawks 43
Red Raiders 36
SECOND HALF
Under-16 media timeout
At the first media timeout of the second half we have a good one on our hands folks. The two teams are trading punches in what has been a slugfest, with the Jayhawks holding a 9-point lead and the ball coming out of the timeout.
Jayhawks 54
Red Raiders 45
Under-12 media timeout
We've reached the under-12 media timeout and the Red Raiders are refusing to go away. They've cut into the Kansas lead even further as they have made this a 5-point game.
Jayhawks 57
Red Raiders 52
Under-8 media timeout
At the under-8 media timeout and we have a fun finish brewing. The Jayhawks are hanging on to an 8-point lead, but Obanor and Isaacs are keeping the Red Raiders in this one with 17 and 16 points respectively.
Jayhawks 65
Red Raiders 57
Texas Tech timeout - 3:38 left (30 sec.)
Obanor drills a three to answer a three from the Jayhawks, as he leads the Red Raiders in scoring with 21 points. A 30 second Red Raider timeout with 3:38 left, this will be a fun ending y'all.
Jayhawks 70
Red Raiders 63
FINAL
Jayhawks 75
Red Raiders 72
Obanor can't hit the three at the buzzer and the Red Raiders drop a tough loss to the Jayhawks at home, falling to 0-2 in Big 12 play. Obanor led the Red Raiders with 26 points, adding seven boards as well.
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Connor Zimmerlee is a writer and reporter for the FanNation network. Zimmerlee received his Bachelor's of Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin and graduated from Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism with a Master's of Science in Journalism with a Specialization in Sports Media.