TUCSON, Ariz. (Interstat) — JT Toppin scored a game-high 31 points as Texas Tech edged Arizona 78-75 in overtime Saturday at McKale Center. The Red Raiders, who led by as many as 12 in the first half, survived a late Wildcats rally that forced the extra period.

The teams were tied at 66 after regulation. Texas Tech secured the victory in overtime despite making only 13 of 19 free throws. Arizona went 4 for 16 from 3-point range. Christian Anderson added 19 points for Texas Tech. Tobe Awaka and Brayden Burries each scored 16 for Arizona.

A crowd of 14,688 watched the Wildcats lose for just the second time this season. Texas Tech improved to 19-6.