Texas Tech coach Grant McCasland was ejected early in the first half after arguing a flagrant foul call against his player. Despite being down a coach and key player, the Red Raiders rallied and defeated No. 6 Houston in overtime.
HOUSTON (AP) — Texas Tech coach Grant McCasland watched the No. 22 Red Raiders’ 82-81 overtime victory over No. 6 Houston on Saturday from the locker room after he was ejected less than four minutes into the game. McCasland was assessed two technical fouls for arguing a flagrant 2 call on JT Toppin after Toppin appeared to kick Houston ’s Joseph Tugler in the midsection on a jump pass.
“This is genuinely my thought: JT Toppin is a left-handed basketball player, and we worked against the double team,” McCasland said after the game. “He spun to throw the basketball with his right, but he gets crowded quickly, and he’s trying to throw with his left. “I don’t know if his foot landed. It’s a very difficult angle. I saw a lot of contact on both sides, and I’m just trying to understand the call. I just try to protect my players. I thought it was a very bad call, and I made my case,” McCasland said. Texas Tech went on to win the game in overtime, fueled by a strong performance from DeMarre Carr, who scored 22 points. Toppin was also ejected for the flagrant foul, leaving the Red Raiders shorthanded for a significant portion of the game. Despite the early adversity, Texas Tech was able to rally and secure the victory, a testament to their resilience and depth. The win over a ranked opponent will be a significant boost for the Red Raiders' confidence as they continue their season.
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