DePaul vs. Texas Tech Recap
Date: December 4, 2024
Location: United Supermarkets Arena, Lubbock, TX
In a competitive matchup, Texas Tech secured a convincing 76-62 victory over DePaul in a Big 12-Big East Battle clash. The Red Raiders leaned on their depth and defense to outlast the Blue Demons, handing DePaul their first loss of the season.
Key Performances:
• Texas Tech:
• Darrion Williams led the Red Raiders with 20 points on 8-of-15 shooting, along with 6 rebounds.
• Chance McMillian added a stellar 22 points (8-of-14 FG) and 5 rebounds, providing consistent scoring in crucial moments.
• DePaul:
• David Skogman contributed 9 points and 8 rebounds but struggled to find offensive rhythm.
• Conor Enright dished out a game-high 9 assists, adding 6 points and 2 rebounds.
Game Highlights:
• Texas Tech opened the game with a dominating 14-0 run, showcasing suffocating defense. DePaul responded with a 19-6 surge to tie the game at 21 midway through the first half.
• Despite trailing by as many as 15 points, DePaul managed a brief lead late in the first half, going up 34-33 before Texas Tech reclaimed control.
• The Red Raiders pulled away in the second half, fueled by a decisive 13-4 run that extended their lead to double digits.
• Grant McCasland (Texas Tech) praised his team’s defensive execution: “We stayed disciplined, especially during their runs. Darrion and Chance really stepped up when we needed baskets.”
Team Stats:
• Field Goal Percentage: Texas Tech 50%, DePaul 42%
• Rebounds: Texas Tech 31, DePaul 27
• Turnovers: DePaul 14, Texas Tech 6
The loss dropped DePaul to 7-1, while Texas Tech improved to 7-1. This game showcased Texas Tech’s ability to adjust defensively and capitalized on DePaul’s mistakes, setting the tone for their upcoming conference schedules.
