71 Akron (Mar 20, 2026) Game Recap
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Key Points:
- Texas Tech, playing without All-America guard JT Toppin due to an ACL injury, defeated No. 12 seed Akron 91-71 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, with Jaylen Petty scoring 24 points and Christian Anderson adding 18.
- Five Texas Tech players scored in double figures, including Josiah Moseley with 16 points, Donovan Atwell with 15, and LeJuan Watts with 14, showcasing the team's depth and resilience.
- Akron, led by Amani Lyles' 26 points, became the first team to win the Mid-American Conference Tournament three consecutive years but failed to advance past the first round in their eighth March Madness appearance.
- Texas Tech coach Grant Mc
