Cruz Davis leads 3-0 Texas Tech past Illinois in 84-78 home win

Red Raiders Extend Home Streak

Texas Tech Red Raiders (3-0) defeated the visiting Illinois Fighting Illini (2-1) 84-78 on Tuesday at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock. The home team secured the victory in front of a crowd of 15,098 fans, improving their record to a perfect 3-0 on the season. Illinois drops to 2-1 after the loss.

The game featured strong offensive performances from both squads, with Texas Tech outscoring Illinois in the second half to secure the win.

Davis Drives Offense

Cruz Davis was the leading scorer for the Red Raiders, finishing with 20 points. He also contributed five assists to keep the offense moving. Davis demonstrated range, hitting multiple three-pointers and finishing at the rim. His performance was central to Texas Tech’s ability to maintain control of the game, particularly in the second half when the Red Raiders pulled away from their visitors.

Stillwell Dominates Glass

On the glass, Jamichael Stillwell was a force for Texas Tech, recording 13 rebounds. His presence in the paint helped the Red Raiders secure second-chance opportunities and limit Illinois’ extra possessions. The Red Raiders’ frontcourt effort complemented their perimeter shooting, creating a balanced attack that proved difficult for Illinois to contain throughout the contest.

Illinois Effort Falls Short

Quentin Coleman led the Fighting Illini with 19 points and four assists. Tomislav Ivisic added six rebounds for Illinois. Despite the contributions from Coleman and Ivisic, the visitors could not overcome the Red Raiders’ second-half surge. Texas Tech outscored Illinois 35-29 in the second half after trailing 49-29 at the half. The Red Raiders’ consistency in both halves ultimately sealed the 84-78 result.

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