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BYU Falls 85-78 to Texas Tech - Recap

Pop Isaacs poured in 32 points for Texas Tech on Saturday, as they defeated BYU 85-78 at United Supermarkets Arena.

Bettors who backed Texas Tech were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -2.0 at sportsbooks.

Texas Tech got 19 points from Warren Washington and another 14 points from Chance McMillian. Joe Toussaint contributed 5 assists, while Warren Washington cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.

BYU got 21 points from Aly Khalifa in a losing cause and another 16 points from Richie Saunders. Dallin Hall contributed 6 assists for them, while Fousseyni Traore had 8 rebounds.

Texas Tech was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

The rebound battle favored BYU as they grabbed 37 boards, while Texas Tech only had 32

Texas Tech heads into a battle against Oklahoma. BYU, meanwhile, will have their next action against Houston.