TTU Basketball
Mar 28, 2025 09:10AM ● By Alyssa Cantu
Texas Tech Red Raiders secured a thrilling 85-83 overtime victory against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 last night. Despite trailing by 16 points midway through the second half, Texas Tech mounted a remarkable comeback. Darrion Williams played a pivotal role, hitting a deep three-pointer with nine seconds left in regulation to tie the game and then scoring the decisive layup with seven seconds remaining in overtime.
This win propels Texas Tech into the Elite Eight, where they will face the No. 1 seed Florida Gators, who defeated Maryland 87-71. The upcoming matchup against Florida offers the Red Raiders a chance to advance to the Final Four in San Antonio, Texas.
The victory garnered attention from notable alumni, including NFL star Patrick Mahomes, who expressed his excitement on social media, emphasizing the team's resilience.