No. 5 Texas travels to Texas Tech on Monday, holding onto the Big 12 Conference lead and a strong NCAA Tournament resume.
Texas won the first game between the two teams in a 72-70 nail bitter in Jan. Texas Tech held a nine-point halftime lead before Texas stormed back to take the late victory.
Texas Tech looks to play spoiler to Texas’ Big 12 title hopes by pulling off another home upset. The Red Raiders took down No. 12 Kansas State on Saturday behind a big day from guard De’Vion Harmon.
A win over Texas would undoubtedly help salvage what has been a disappointing season in Lubbock so far.
Texas is coming off one of its most complete performances of the year against West Virginia. The Longhorns dismantled the Mountaineers by 34 points, improving to 20-5 on the season and 9-2 in Big 12 play.
Expect a competitive ballgame between the two in-state rivals on Monday night in Lubbock.