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Texas Tech University runs into Iowa State University paint pressure at T-Mobile Center as turnovers and rebounding swing the quarterfinal

The Texas Tech University moved to 16-? while the Iowa State University moved to 7-? after a 75-53 result in Kansas City at 12:30 PM EDT.


This Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Iowa State Cyclones recap centers on the Raiders producing 11 assists and 10 turnovers while the Clones finished with 14 assists and 10 turnovers.


Jan 6, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Pop Isaacs (2) looks to pass the ball during the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports

First half


The Raiders scored 33 in the first half while the Cyclones scored 36 in the first half.


Texas Tech led by 12 at one point while Iowa State built a biggest lead of 24 later in the game.


The Raiders hit 9 threes on 29 attempts while Iowa State went 7 threes on 18 attempts.


Iowa State generated 42 points in the paint while Texas Tech finished with 18 points in the paint.


Second half


The Raiders scored 20 in the second half while the Cyclones scored 39 in the second half.


Texas Tech shot 34 percent from the field while Iowa State shot 54 percent from the field.


The Raiders produced 29 total rebounds while the Cyclones finished with 39 total rebounds.


Iowa State converted 16 of 20 at the rim while Texas Tech finished 8 of 10 at the rim.


Key numbers and individual notes


The Raiders recorded 6 steals and 2 blocks while the Cyclones posted 8 steals and 2 blocks.


Texas Tech managed 2 fast break points while Iowa State logged 13 fast break points.


Iowa State scored 17 points off turnovers while Texas Tech scored 4 points off turnovers.


For a Texas Tech Red Raiders match rating snapshot from the prior outing, Jaylen Petty posted 8 points, 4 assists, and a 4.0 assist to turnover ratio.


Final horn


The Texas Tech Red Raiders final whistle reaction matched a box score that showed 60 percent free throw shooting for the Raiders and 57 percent for the Cyclones.


The post game analysis starts with Iowa State posting 60 percent effective field goal rate while Texas Tech finished at 42 percent.


The game aired on ESPN from the T-Mobile Center as the quarterfinal closed with 2 ties and 9 lead changes.


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