Yardbarker · Nov 14, 2015
Williams scores 26 as Texas Tech holds off High Point, 77-73
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) Texas Tech's Devaugntah Williams scored 26 points, including five straight during a key late second-half spurt, to power the Red Raiders to a 77-73 victory over High Point in the season opener for both squads Friday night.
With the win, Texas Tech improved Tubby Smith's record to 5-0 against his alma mater.
Lorenzo Cugini finished with 15 points and Anthony Lindauer, who was 3 for 5 from the 3-point line, finished with 14 points for the Panthers.
Justin Gray, who drained a pair of free throws to put Texas Tech ahead 75-71 with 12.2 seconds left, ended the game with 12 points for the Red Raiders.