Can Lady Raiders' Precision at the Free-Throw Line Overcome Jayhawks' Paint Dominance?
The Texas Tech Lady Raiders, with a record of 0-0, hosted the Kansas Jayhawks at United Supermarkets Arena and emerged victorious with a final score of 73-64. The Lady Raiders outperformed their opponents in a game that saw both teams fight fiercely for dominance.
The Lady Raiders started off trailing in the first quarter but quickly found their rhythm to lead by halftime. Their performance was marked by exceptional accuracy from the free-throw line, where they achieved an impressive 95 percent success rate. This precision contributed significantly to their overall score as they made 20 out of 21 attempts.
On defense, Texas Tech showcased their ability to protect the rim with four blocks and seven steals, disrupting Kansas's offensive flow. The team's defensive efforts were complemented by an offense that capitalized on turnovers, although they only converted seven points from these opportunities.
A standout statistic for Texas Tech was their three-point shooting efficiency; sinking 11 out of 28 attempts gave them a solid three-point percentage of 39. This outside shooting prowess proved crucial in stretching the Jayhawks' defense and creating scoring opportunities inside.
Despite being outscored in points from fast breaks and points in paint—where Kansas dominated with seven and thirty-eight respectively—the Lady Raiders maintained control through consistent scoring across all quarters. Their lowest-scoring quarter still saw them netting fourteen points while peaking at twenty-six in the final period.
Kansas Jayhawks put up a strong fight throughout the game, especially inside where they scored thirty-eight points in paint compared to twelve by Texas Tech. They also had more total rebounds (27) than Texas Tech (30), but it wasn't enough to secure victory against a determined home side.
Looking ahead for fans of Texas Tech Lady Raiders is an away game against Oklahoma State Cowgirls at Gallagher-Iba Arena on January 10th at 6:30 PM local time. Supporters can catch this matchup live as it promises another exciting display of collegiate basketball talent.