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Three takeaways: Timely bench contributions help Texas Tech upset No. 14 Iowa State, keep Red Raiders in postseason conversation

Texas Tech (14-9, 4-7 Big 12) continues to push games to the wire in Big 12 play. Six of the Red Raiders last eight games have been decided by seven points or fewer or in overtime including their home contest against No. 14 Iowa State.

Here are three takeaways from Texas Tech's 85-82 overtime win against No. 14 Iowa State.

1. Sometimes they fall your way

Although Iowa State (17-7, 6-5 in Big 12) led Texas Tech for 33 minutes of the game, a timely basket in an unlikely scenario helped the Red Raiders secure their home upset against the Cyclones.