Norense Odiase leads Texas Tech past SHSU 71-56

For the second consecutive game, Texas Tech center Norense Odiase was too dominate for the opposition to handle. And for the second consecutive game, the 6-foot-9, 260-pound center from Ft. Worth tied a career high with 16 points as Texas Tech defeated Sam Houston State 71-56 on Wednesday night in the United Supermarkets Arena.

The victory moves head coach Tubby Smith’s team to 5-1 on the season. The Red Raiders are currently riding a 4-game winning streak, which includes the final two games played in the Puerto Rico Tip-Off and the first two games of the current 8-game home stand.

Odiase was aggressive all evening against the overmatched Bearkats. He made five of seven field goal attempts…