Texas Tech Upends Arkansas- Little Rock, 65-53

Texas Tech knocks off previously unbeaten Arkansas- Little Rock.

The Red Raiders went up against a familiar face Tuesday afternoon when they squared off against Chris Beard’s undefeated UALR Trojans. Beard, a former Texas Tech coaching assistant under Bob Knight, spent 10 seasons in Lubbock from 2001 to 2011; arguably some of the best years for the men’s basketball program at Texas Tech.

In their last outing the Red Raiders exploded for a total of 94 points; their record on the season. In complete contrast, this afternoon’s game featured a slow defensive battle against Arkansas- Little Rock’s top-ranked scoring defense. Texas Tech did manage to start out at a brisk pace, racing out to nine…