(Interstat) — In a heart-stopping finish at the Kendal Isaacs National Gymnasium in Nassau, The Bahamas, the Texas Tech Red Raiders edged the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 84-83 in a non-conference men’s basketball thriller on Thursday night.

The game was a back-and-forth affair from the opening tip, featuring 14 lead changes and 10 ties, and was ultimately decided in the final seconds. The contest was a tale of contrasting strengths, with Wake Forest’s interior dominance and Texas Tech’s perimeter shooting and ball-hawking defense setting the stage for a dramatic conclusion.

Wake Forest, which fell to 3-2 with the loss, was carried by a stellar performance from Juke Harris. The 6-foot-7 guard from Salisbury, North Carolina, poured in 26 points, including a clutch three-pointer with just three seconds remaining on the clock that brought the Demon Deacons within a single point. Harris also added two assists and a steal in 33 minutes of action. He was complemented by Myles Colvin, who scored 19 points and grabbed five rebounds.

For Texas Tech, now 4-1, the offensive engine was the tandem of JT Toppin and Christian Anderson. Toppin, a 6-foot-9 forward from Dallas, was a force inside, scoring 21 points on efficient shooting and pulling down four rebounds. Anderson, a 6-foot-2 guard from Atlanta, orchestrated the offense with a game-high eight assists while also contributing 16 points.

The Red Raiders built their victory on a foundation of three-point shooting and defensive pressure. Texas Tech connected on 12 of 35 attempts from beyond the arc, while Wake Forest managed 8 of 18. The Red Raiders also forced 14 Wake Forest turnovers, converting them into crucial points, while committing only eight of their own. Texas Tech also held a 13-9 advantage in offensive rebounds, leading to 16 second-chance points.

Despite the statistical edges for Texas Tech, Wake Forest’s efficiency was notable. The Demon Deacons scored 83 points on just 75 possessions, posting an offensive rating of 110.0, while Texas Tech’s 84 points came from 79 possessions for a 106.4 rating. Wake Forest also dominated the paint, outscoring Texas Tech 44-28, and protected the rim with six blocked shots, led by Cooper Schwieger’s four.

The first half was a tightly contested battle, with Texas Tech taking a narrow 35-34 lead into the break. The second half saw both offenses explode, with each team scoring 49 points. The lead changed hands repeatedly down the stretch, setting the stage for the frantic final sequence.

With under 10 seconds to play and Texas Tech clinging to a one-point lead, Wake Forest’s Nate Calmese found Harris for a deep three-pointer to make it 84-83. On the ensuing inbounds play, Texas Tech successfully navigated the final three seconds to secure the narrow victory before an announced crowd of 2,437.

The game was a nail-biter for bettors as well. Texas Tech, which was a 7.5-point pregame favorite according to oddsmakers, failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 167 points also went over the projected over/under line of 155.5. Interstat’s ELO system had given the Red Raiders a 74.6 percent probability of winning.

Wake Forest will have little time to dwell on the defeat, as they are scheduled to face Memphis on Friday. Texas Tech also faces a quick turnaround with a matchup against Purdue slated for Friday.