Texas Tech University entered the conference game at 10-0, and Brigham Young University entered at 0-0, as the Cougars closed out an 82-76 result on 3/7/2026 at 10:30 PM EDT.
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs
BYU Cougars final score
First half
Texas Tech University built its early edge with 46 first-half points while Brigham Young University scored 38 before halftime.
The Raiders leaned on perimeter efficiency by hitting 16 3-pointers on 46 percent shooting from deep across the game, and that shooting pace shaped the opening half.
Texas Tech finished the night at 47 percent on 58 field goal attempts, which kept the offense steady through the first segment.
Brigham Young University stayed attached by getting downhill for 48 points in the paint in the game, a path that kept the Cougars within reach at the break.
The Cougars also set up extra possessions with 18 offensive rebounds in the game, and that rebounding pressure began showing up in the first half.
Second half
Brigham Young University won the second half 44-30, and the shift showed up in the interior as the Cougars shot 57 percent on 2-point attempts.
Texas Tech University’s offense continued to generate looks, but the team’s 8 free throw attempts contrasted with Brigham Young University’s 19 attempts in the game.
The Texas Tech Red Raiders vs BYU Cougars turning point came as the Cougars turned second-chance work into 20 points, separating the possession battle late.
Texas Tech protected the ball with 9 total turnovers while forcing only 3 from Brigham Young University, and the Cougars turned those chances into 13 points off turnovers.
For Texas Tech,
Donovan Atwell’s previous-game form stood out with 23 points on 53 percent shooting, and
Christian Anderson’s previous-game line included 23 points and 9 assists.
Jaylen Petty had 14 points in the previous game, and those guard contributions matched a Raiders approach that produced 14 assists in this matchup.
The Texas Tech Red Raiders vs BYU Cougars scoreline review also reflected the margins on the glass, where Brigham Young University finished with 41 rebounds to Texas Tech University’s 34.
The Texas Tech Red Raiders vs BYU Cougars highlights included Texas Tech University’s biggest lead of 13 and Brigham Young University’s biggest lead of 9 during a game with 9 lead changes and 4 ties.
Texas Tech University played the night in Provo with an attendance of 18104 at the Marriott Center, and the broadcast carried nationally on ESPN.
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