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The Texas Tech Red Raiders crushed the Kansas State Wildcats for their fifth conference win tonight at United Spirit Arena.The Red Raiders and the Wildcats both entered the contest with 4-6 records in Big 12 conference play. Knowing the importance of winning on your home court, the Red Raiders came out fighting in the first half by jumping out to a 16-9 lead.

Texas Tech continued to score on the Wildcat defense and extended the lead to 14. The Wildcats ended the first half trailing 34-20.The Red Raiders shot 44 percent from the field (12 of 27) and 42 percent from beyond the arc (5 of 12) in the first half. In addition, Texas Tech shot 72 percent from the charity stripe by hitting five of seven attempts. Kansas State shot 30 percent from the field (9 of 30) and made only two of seven attempts from the three-point line. The Wildcats did not attempt any free throws in the first half and turned the ball over 11 times.

The Red Raiders began the second half determined and extended the lead to 20 points. The Wildcats failed to overcome the deficit or even outplay the Red Raiders. Texas Tech forward John Plefka picked up a technical foul for pushing Kansas State center Tyler Hughes. The incident failed to help the Wildcats gain momentum.

With less than two minutes to play, Kansas State scored 11 straight points to trim the lead to 14. Texas Tech withstood the Wildcats’ comeback and held on to win the game, 70-56.

The Red Raiders shot 42 percent from the floor (22 of 55) and 39 percent from beyond the arc (10 of 26). Texas Tech also shot 88 percent from the free throw line, after not missing a shot from the line in the second half. The Red Raiders ended the contest with four players in double-figures led by Plefka’s 16 points. Jarrius Jackson and guard Alan Voskuil scored 15 points and forward Dior Lowhorn chipped in 11.

The Wildcats shot 35 percent from the field (21 of 60) and 35 percent from the three-point line (6 of 10). Kansas State ended the game on a perfect note from the charity stripe by hitting all eight of its attempts. Guards Cartier Martin and Lance Harris each tossed in 15 points.

With the victory, the Red Raiders stand at 5-6 in conference play, and will travel to face the Nebraska Cornhuskers Saturday at 3 p.m.

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