SAN FRANCISCO — The Texas Tech basketball team is set to enhance its chances in the 2025 NCAA Tournament as it prepares to face off against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the highly anticipated Sweet 16. The Red Raiders, seeded No. 3 in the West Region, have showcased their prowess by securing victories over UNC Wilmington and Drake to reach this stage. Their upcoming matchup at the Chase Center promises to be an exciting contest.
The Razorbacks enter this game as the No. 10 seed after pulling off two impressive upsets against Kansas and St. John's last week. This momentum could play a significant role as they take on the formidable Red Raiders. The winner of this matchup will advance to face the victor of the Florida-Maryland game in the region finals this Saturday.
Stay tuned for live score updates, game highlights, and more as the Red Raiders battle the Razorbacks.
11:30 p.m.: Darrion Williams sinks a critical three-pointer with just 9.7 seconds remaining, tying the score at 72-72 and sending the game into overtime.
11:17 p.m.: Christian Anderson hits a three-pointer, narrowing Arkansas's lead to 69-66 with 1:55 left on the clock.
11:13 p.m.: With only 3:21 remaining, Texas Tech trails 69-61, and Arkansas has possession.
11:08 p.m.: Texas Tech basketball faces a tough challenge as they find themselves down 65-56 with 5:22 left.
11:00 p.m.: The Red Raiders display their tenacity, grabbing six offensive rebounds on one possession, but still trail 61-50 with 8:12 left.
10:51 p.m.: Arkansas extends its largest lead of the night to 59-43 with 11:21 remaining.
10:36 p.m.: The Red Raiders are struggling offensively, shooting just 3-of-19 from beyond the arc, with a deficit of 44-37 and 15:52 left in the game.
10:09 p.m.: Darrion Williams connects on a three-pointer just before halftime, leaving Texas Tech trailing 38-31.
9:57 p.m.: Arkansas's three-point shooting remains strong at 6-of-10, keeping the Red Raiders at bay with a score of 31-23 and 3:56 left in the half.
9:53 p.m.: Kevin Overton steps up, contributing eight points to bring Texas Tech back into the game, although Arkansas still leads 28-21 with 5:26 left in the first half.
9:47 p.m.: The Red Raiders, initially down 22-14, are starting to find their rhythm offensively.
9:39 p.m.: Darrion Williams breaks a scoring drought for Texas Tech basketball, but they remain 3-of-18 from the field, trailing 18-9 with 10:46 left in the half.
9:27 p.m.: Darrion Williams has had several good opportunities but has yet to convert. Johnell Davis steps to the free-throw line, with Texas Tech down 8-5 with 15:59 remaining.
9:07 p.m.: The starting lineup for Texas Tech tonight features Elijah Hawkins, Christian Anderson, Kerwin Walton, Darrion Williams, and JT Toppin. Arkansas counters with Johnell Davis, D.J. Wagner, Trevon Brazile, Jona Aidoo, and Karter Knox.
8:55 p.m.: Unfortunately for Texas Tech, they will be missing Chance McMillian due to an upper body strain.
This exciting matchup will air on TBS, with streaming options available through the NCAA March Madness Live app and Sling TV, which offers a free trial for new users. The game will feature a talented commentary team, including Kevin Harlan, Dan Bonner, Stan Van Gundy, and Lauren Shehadi.
Date: Thursday, March 27
Tip-off Time: 9:10 p.m. CT
Texas Tech will take to the court against Arkansas at 9:10 p.m. CT inside the Chase Center.
In this highly competitive matchup, our prediction leans toward Texas Tech winning 79-76, especially with the news of Adou Theiro being active for Arkansas, which adds an intriguing element to the game.
Texas Tech: Chance McMillian (upper body strain) has been absent for the last three games, and his status for Saturday’s game remains uncertain.
Texas Tech: Points Per Game (PPG): 80.83 Points Allowed Per Game: 67.6 Field Goal Percentage (FG%): 46.9% Three-Point Percentage (3PT%): 37.1% KenPom Ranking: 8th
Arkansas: Points Per Game (PPG): 76.6 Points Allowed Per Game: 71.0 Field Goal Percentage (FG%): 46.2% Three-Point Percentage (3PT%): 32.4% KenPom Ranking: 36th
Here’s a look at the recent games for both teams:
Texas Tech Basketball Schedule 2024-25 March 8: at Arizona State, W, 85-57 March 13: vs. Baylor, W, 76-74 March 14: vs. Arizona, L, 86-80 March 20: vs. UNC Wilmington, W, 82-72 March 22: vs. Drake, W, 77-64Arkansas Basketball Schedule 2024-25 March 8: Mississippi State, W, 80-77 March 12: vs. South Carolina, W, 72-68 March 13: vs. Ole Miss, L, 83-80 March 20: vs. Kansas, W, 79-72 March 22: vs. St. John's, W, 75-66For more updates and insights on Texas Tech basketball and the NCAA Tournament, stay tuned!
