No. 10 Texas Tech beats Kansas 78-73 for 2nd Allen Fieldhouse victory in school's history

No. 10 Texas Tech beats Kansas 78-73 for 2nd Allen Fieldhouse victory in school’s history

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Texas Tech guard Chance McMillian, right celebrates with teammates, including guard Kevin Overton (1) after they defeated Kansas in an NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

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Texas Tech forward JT Toppin, center, lofts the ball over Kansas forward Flory Bidunga (40) for a basket while being guarded by Kansas guard AJ Storr (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

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Texas Tech head coach Grant McCasland watches his team in action against Kansas during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

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Texas Tech guard Kevin Overton (1) is congratulated after hitting a three point basket against Kansas during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

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Kansas center Hunter Dickinson (1) goes up for a shot against Texas Tech forward Darrion Williams (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

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Kansas guard Dajuan Harris Jr. (3) drives against Texas Tech guard Elijah Hawkins (3) and Texas Tech forward JT Toppin (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

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Kansas forward KJ Adams Jr. (24) goes up for a shot while being guarded by Texas Tech forward JT Toppin (15) and Texas Tech forward Federiko Federiko, second from left, as Kansas center Hunter Dickinson looks on, at left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

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Kansas head coach Bill Self yells directions to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

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Texas Tech forward JT Toppin (15) pulls an offensive rebound away from Kansas guard Rylan Griffen (6) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

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Kansas center Hunter Dickinson urges the crowd to make noise during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

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Texas Tech guard Elijah Hawkins (3) breaks for the basket on a fast break as Texas Tech head coach Grant McCasland, at left, watches during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

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Texas Tech head coach Grant McCasland, left, talks to forward JT Toppin (15) after he fouled out against Kansas during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

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Texas Tech head coach Grant McCasland watches his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

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Texas Tech forward Darrion Williams (5) blocks a shot by Kansas guard Rylan Griffen (6) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

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Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson (4) passes from underneath the basket while being guarded by Kansas forward KJ Adams Jr. (24) and center Hunter Dickinson (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

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Texas Tech guard Chance McMillian (0) drives against Kansas guard Zeke Mayo, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

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Texas Tech guard Chance McMillian dives after a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

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Texas Tech forward Darrion Williams drives past Kansas forward KJ Adams Jr. (24) and guard Dajuan Harris Jr., right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

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Kansas forward Flory Bidunga (40) is fouled by Texas Tech forward Darrion Williams (5) as Texas Tech forward Federiko Federiko (33) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

By DAVID SMALE

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — JT Toppin had 21 points to lead No. 10 Texas Tech to a 78-73 win over Kansas on Saturday.

It was the second win at Allen Fieldhouse (2-22) in the school’s history.

Christian Anderson had 15 points and Darrion Williams scored 14 for Texas Tech (22-7, 13-5 Big 12).

KJ Adams Jr. had 21 points for the Jayhawks (19-10, 10-8), who had multiple runs of at least six points.

The Red Raiders used a 16-2 run early in the half to turn a six-point deficit into an eight-point lead. They led 48-37 at halftime.

Takeaways

Texas Tech: The Red Raiders were not intimidated by Allen Fieldhouse and the raucous crowd. Despite being 1-21 all-time in the facility, the Raiders responded every time the Jayhawks made a run.

Kansas: The Jayhawks lacked a killer instinct. Even though they clawed back into the game multiple times, they couldn’t pull away.

Key moment

After Kansas came all the way back to tie the game at 73-all, Williams hit a 3-pointer to give the Red Raiders the lead for good.

Key stat

Texas Tech outscored Kansas 45-12 from 3-point range.

Up next

Texas Tech will host Colorado on Wednesday night, while Kansas visits No. 4 Houston on Monday night.

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