Texas Tech Edges Wake Forest in Thrilling Bahamas Finale
NASSAU, The Bahamas (Interstat) — Texas Tech escaped with an 84-83 victory over Wake Forest in a back-and-forth men’s basketball game Thursday at Kendal Isaacs National Gymnasium. The Red Raiders secured the win despite committing 14 turnovers.
Juke Harris led all scorers with 26 points for the Demon Deacons. Texas Tech was paced by JT Toppin, who scored 21 points, and Christian Anderson, who added 16 points and eight assists. Myles Colvin contributed 19 points for Wake Forest.
Both teams shot identically from the field in the second half, scoring 49 points apiece, after Texas Tech held a narrow 35-34 halftime lead. The win improved Texas Tech’s record to 4-1, while Wake Forest fell to 3-2.