March Madness First Round Shocker: Unbelievable Upsets, Last-Second Buzzer-Beaters, and Crushing Blowouts You Can’t Miss!
For good measure, he also scored a game-high 26 points on 10-of-15 shooting.
Texas Tech
With All-American forward JT Toppin sidelined for the remainder of the season, the Red Raiders were on the receiving end of a popular upset pick in their 5-versus-12 matchup against Akron. By the time they were done with the Zips, they made those predictions of an early exit from the tournament look foolish.
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Even without its best player, Texas Tech shot 64% from the field, 55% from 3 and had five players finish with at least 14 points in a 91-71 rout on Friday. Coach Grant McCasland has built one of the toughest programs in the country, one that has enough talent and wherewithal to withstand losing one of the country’s most productive stars. After their first-round showing, and given that they’re playing an Alabama team likely without its No. 2 scorer, the Red Raiders look poised to make it to the tournament’s second week for a second-consecutive season.



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