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Texas Tech Defeats West Virginia 81-70 - Recap

Texas Tech earned a 81-70 victory over West Virginia on Saturday, getting 21 points from Joe Toussaint at WVU Coliseum.

Bettors who backed Texas Tech were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -2.5 at sportsbooks.

Texas Tech got 19 points from Chance McMillian and another 17 points from Darrion Williams. Joe Toussaint contributed 7 assists, while Darrion Williams cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.

West Virginia got a 18-point performance from Jesse Edwards, who was supported by 15 points from RaeQuan Battle. Quinn Slazinski had 4 assists in a losing cause for West Virginia, while Jesse Edwards grabbed 8 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed West Virginia were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.

Texas Tech had a 30-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Texas Tech heads into a battle against Oklahoma State. West Virginia, meanwhile, will have their next action against TCU.