Akron Zips vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders Live Score and Stats
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Key Points:
- Texas Tech Red Raiders defeated No. 12 seed Akron Zips 91-71 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament despite playing without All-America guard JT Toppin, who suffered a torn ACL last month.
- Jaylen Petty led Texas Tech with 24 points, supported by Christian Anderson's 18, Josiah Moseley's 16, Donovan Atwell's 15, and LeJuan Watts' 14, showcasing a balanced offensive effort.
- Akron, led by Amani Lyles with 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 McCasland praised
