Texas Tech’s Brandone Francis, right, shoots over Michigan State’s Xavier Tillman during the second half of Saturday night’s second Final Four semifinal in Minneapolis. Matt York AP
Texas Tech, which finished last in the Big 12 five seasons ago, will play for college basketball’s national championship.
The Red Raiders defeated Michigan State 61-51 in the Final Four here on Saturday and will meet Virginia on Monday night in the championship game of the NCAA Tournament, with both teams seeking their first men’s basketball title.
Jarrett Culver, who had been game on the offensive end most of the night, hit the game’s biggest shot when he swished a three-pointer from the top with a minute remaining to give the Red Raiders a 58-51 edge.