Here are three quick takeaways from Texas Tech's 90-68 loss to West Virginia.
1. Defensive dominance
There's a sports adage that says defense wins championships and West Virginia's identity throughout the season has evolved around intense defensive pressure. The Mountaineers consistently found successful ways to pressure Texas Tech in their second victory against the Red Raiders this season.
Despite scoring a team-high 15 points, sophomore forward Justin Gray also tied for a game-high four turnovers in the in the loss. The Red Raiders committed 19 overall turnovers, seven more than their season average, and the Mountaineers were able to excel in the points off turnovers category outscoring Texas Tech, 34-7.