| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMCC | 31 | 33 | 64 |
| TTU | 41 | 32 | 73 |
McMillian scores 17 points, Williams adds double-double as Texas Tech beats Texas A&M-CC 73-64
Stephen Giwa elevates for the big-time block
Stephen Giwa elevates for the big-time block
LUBBOCK, Texas -- — Chance McMillian scored 17 points, Darrion Williams added 10 points and 14 rebounds and Texas Tech beat Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 73-64 on Thursday night.
Joe Toussaint added 14 points and Warren Washington had 10 for Texas Tech (3-0), which shot 44% (24 of 54) overall and 74% (20 of 27) from the free-throw line.
Dian Wright-Forde scored 16 points on 6-of-14 shooting to lead Texas A&M-CC (2-2). Owen Dease was 5 of 16 from the floor that included a pair of 3-pointers and finished with 14 points.
Texas Tech took the lead for good about midway through the first half and led 41-31 at the break. The Islanders stayed within single digits inside the final 15 minutes and cut the deficit to 51-49 but didn't get closer.
Each team committed 17 turnovers.
Texas Tech will look for its fourth straight win to open the season with first-year coach Grant McCasland when its plays No. 21 Villanova on Wednesday at the Battle 4 Atlantis in Nassau, Bahamas.
Texas A&M-CC is on the road against Northern Kentucky on Wednesday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Doug Sirmons
- Brooks Wells
- John Jenkins Jr.
2024-25 Southland Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese | 7-0 | - | 13-5 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 6-1 | 1 | 13-6 |
| Nicholls | 5-2 | 2 | 11-7 |
| SE Louisiana | 4-3 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Lamar | 4-3 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Northwestern State | 4-3 | 3 | 7-10 |
| Houston Christian | 4-3 | 3 | 7-11 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 3-4 | 4 | 11-7 |
| Incarnate Word | 2-5 | 5 | 9-9 |
| New Orleans | 2-5 | 5 | 4-14 |
| Stephen F. Austin | 1-6 | 6 | 8-10 |
| East Texas A&M | 0-7 | 7 | 2-16 |
2024-25 Big 12 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 6-0 | - | 14-3 |
| Iowa State | 5-1 | 1 | 15-2 |
| Arizona | 5-1 | 1 | 11-6 |
| West Virginia | 4-2 | 2 | 13-4 |
| Kansas | 4-2 | 2 | 13-4 |
| Texas Tech | 4-2 | 2 | 13-4 |
| UCF | 3-3 | 3 | 12-5 |
| Baylor | 3-3 | 3 | 11-6 |
| Utah | 3-3 | 3 | 11-6 |
| TCU | 3-3 | 3 | 10-7 |
| Cincinnati | 2-4 | 4 | 12-5 |
| BYU | 2-4 | 4 | 11-6 |
| Oklahoma State | 2-4 | 4 | 10-7 |
| Arizona State | 1-5 | 5 | 10-7 |
| Kansas State | 1-5 | 5 | 7-10 |
| Colorado | 0-6 | 6 | 9-8 |
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