Ochai Agbaji put up a career high 37 points for Kansas on their way to defeating Texas Tech 94-91 in double overtime. Agbaji was able to outscore Senior Bryson Williams of the red raiders who dropped 33 points. Williams shot an astounding 14 for 19 from the field on Monday night.
Kansas also had a nice contribution from big man David Mccormack who put down 13 points on a minutes restriction coming off injury. The Jayhawks also got a contribution from guard Chris Braun who had a poor shooting night but made up for it from the free throw line with 15 points.
Tech had a chance to close out the game at the end of the first overtime but Agbaji would not be denied. The senior guard hit a clutch three pointer to tie the game with 3 seconds left forcing an extra period of play.
In the second overtime after a scoreless drought with less than a minute Christian Braun hit two clutch free throws to make it 94-91 Jayhawks with 10 seconds left. Tech had a chance to tie it courtesy of Terrance Shannon with a fade away 3 point attempt but it was off the mark and Kansas was able to close it out.
What We Learned
Texas Tech: The Red Raiders a tough, gritty basketball team with aspirations to make a run in the tournament. Tech went 1-1 against Kansas in conference this season defeating the Jayhawks 75-67 in Lubbock on January 8th.
Kansas: Kansas stays in first place in the Big 12 conference and will look to hold off the Baylor Bears from overtaking the top spot.
What’s Next
Both teams have the Big 12/SEC Challenge as Texas Tech will host Mississippi State and Kansas will be at home against No. 12 Kentucky.
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