Texas Tech downs Michigan State in Final Four matchup, will make first ever NCAA championship appearance

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The Texas Tech Red Raider mens basketball team have earned the right to prove it is the best team in the NCAA. Tech (31-6) defeated Michigan State (32-7) 61-51 in its first Final Four appearance on Saturday in Minneapolis, MN.

The Red Raiders will continue their historic run, while bringing the Spartans season to an end.

Tech turns up the offense in second half, fends off rally

The Red Raiders had a key player leave the game in senior forward Tarig Owens in the second half due to an injury, but managed to get things rolling on the attack.

With less than 11 minutes left in the game, Tech went on a 11-3 run to take a 45-33 lead over Michigan State -- forcing the Spartans to…