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Texas Tech Advances, Defeats Akron 91-71 in NCAA Tourney

3/21/2026

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Texas Tech defeated Akron 91-71 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Tampa, Florida.
JT Toppin suffered an ACL injury during the game.
Jaylen Petty scored 24 points, while Christian Anderson added 18.
Akron struggled early, with Amani Lyles leading their scoring with 26 points.
Texas Tech aims to reach the Sweet 16 for the second consecutive year after this victory.

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Texas Tech defeated Akron 91-71 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Tampa, Florida.
JT Toppin suffered an ACL injury during the game.
Jaylen Petty scored 24 points, while Christian Anderson added 18.
Akron struggled early, with Amani Lyles leading their scoring with 26 points.
Texas Tech aims to reach the Sweet 16 for the second consecutive year after this victory.