College Sports: Texas Tech # 14 Remains Dominant at Home and makes a Big 12 statement with a win over Kansas, No. 12

The score of the box

LUBBOCK – Everyone who goes to Texas Tech's United Supermarkets Arena (number 14) and hopes to upset the Red Raiders (22-5, 10-4) on their pitch is preparing for a rude awakening, as was the case with number 12 Kansas. (20-7, 9-5).

Tech avenged a loss to the Jayhawks in the form of a 91-62 win on Saturday night in Lubbock in a Big 12 game. The Red Raiders had already fought Kansas and suffered a 79-63 loss to the Jayhawks field on February 2nd. Starting Saturday night, Tech's victory marks the fifth consecutive victory of the conference team and 15th place overall at home.

Culver and the Red Raiders sway

Defensively, Tech prevented the Jayhawks from establishing a sequence and capitalized on some turnovers.

At 16:57 in the first half, Davide Moretti, the guard of the second game of the Red Raider, gave a pass under the right arm to an open Culver Jarrett and the second guard set the crowd on fire – knocking out a dunk with one hand Tech up 9 -4. Culver was a man on a mission in the first period, recording 11 points and three assists. He finished the night as a team leader with 26 points.

It was not better for Kansas as the first half continued. In fact, the last seven minutes belonged to the Red Raiders. Kyler Edwards, goalkeeper in the first year of technology, slid a 3-pointer to trigger a key 8-point run and generate momentum for the locker room. Moretti followed with a 3-point shot from his opponent, senior rookie Tariq Owens slammed into another dunk. the Red Raiders showing some depth in the attack.

Tech makes Big 12 statement

At least for the Big 12, Saturday's game has created a separation of rankings. Tech and Kansas were tied at 9-4 in conference play before the start of the match, but the Red Raiders took advantage and are potentially assured of getting at least a second place in Big 12.

Kansas State remains No. 1 with a 85-46 win over Oklahoma State on Saturday. That being said, there are still moving parts going into the last stretch of Tech's Big 12 program that could affect its seeding in the NCAA.

The Red Raiders are not afraid to pull the trigger of the 3-point line, look solid in defense

Tech chained matches with double-digit numbers on the 3-point line and extended his winning streak Saturday night. The Red Raiders can and have created space on the dashboard with their long distance play. Tech finished from the 3-point line.

On the other side of the pitch, the Red Raiders stopped their opponents from getting any results. Tech forced his opponent to return the ball more than 12 times.

Can the Red Raiders continue to knock at home?

Tech impressed at the United Supermarkets Arena and has the opportunity to continue. Tech hosts the state of Oklahoma at 6 pm. Wednesday in conference. At their last meeting, the Red Raiders defeated the Cowboys 78-50 on February 13 in Stillwater. Tech did not let down its fan base and sold the United Supermarkets Arena stadium on Saturday. Will they continue the series?