Texas Tech basketball holds on against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi: Positives & negatives

The Texas Tech basketball team struggled throughout the game but managed to secure a 73-64 victory over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at United Supermarkets Arena.

The Red Raiders now hold a 3-0 record for the season, despite their challenges, while the Islanders dropped to 2-2.

First-half positives

Although their shots weren’t connecting, the Red Raiders maintained their aggression, resulting in 15 free throw attempts, 11 of which were successful.

After the Islanders’ strong start from beyond the arc, they struggled to maintain their momentum, hitting only one of their next five 3-point attempts.

Warren Washington provided a much-needed spark in the first half with nine points and seven rebounds, boosting Tech’s momentum.

First-half negatives

The team’s cold shooting from previous games continued, with the Red Raiders starting 2-for-17 from 3-point range at halftime.

Second-half positives

Darrion Williams showcased increased activity on the boards, setting a new career-high with 14 rebounds.

Lamar Washington proved critical to Tech’s strategy, particularly with smaller lineups, contributing to the team’s success on the court.

Second-half negatives

Turnovers allowed the Islanders to narrow the gap, making offensive flow difficult for both teams.

Despite the challenges, the Red Raiders secured a win, fulfilling Grant McCasland’s ultimate goal for the early games.

What’s next?

The Red Raiders will be away from home for the Battle 4 Atlantis in the Bahamas, facing Villanova in their upcoming game.

Following the tournament, Texas Tech will have a series of away games before returning home on December 6 to play against Omaha.

This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Positives & negatives of Texas Tech basketball’s win over the Islanders