Edwards, No. 23 Texas Tech hold off Kansas State 77-63

Kyler Edwards scored a career-high 24 points, Davide Moretti h 14 and . 23 Texas Tech used a late push to beat Kansas State 77-63 Tuesday night. Red Raiders (11-5, 2-2 Big 12) led by 17 at one point, but Wildcats rallied and led 46-45 with 13 minutes remaining. Kevin McCuller scored nine of his 10 points in final 11:30 to help stey Texas Tech. Jahmi’us Ramsey also h 10 points.

Cartier Diarra scored 19 points, Xavier Sneed h 14 and Montavious Murphy ded 11 for Kansas State (7-9, 0-4).

This is only second time Texas Tech has won at Kansas State since 2007.

Wildcats shot 47.2% but only h 36 attempts due to 20 turvers. Texas Tech also shot 47.2% from field.

Red Raiders scored 30 points off those turvers and me seven 3-pointers.

Kansas State shot almost as many free throws as field goals, making 25 of 34 attempts from line.

Texas Tech outrebounded Kansas State 31-23 as Wildcats posted ir lowest number of rebounds in a game this season.

STARTERS INJURED

Kansas State guard Mike McGuirl did t play due to a concussion and Texas Tech guard Terrance Shann Jr. missed game due to a back injury.

BIG PICTURE

Kansas State: Wildcats got down early but fought back in second half. big hole proved costly.

Texas Tech: Despite having 16 turvers and battling foul trouble, Red Raiders were able to hold off a pesky Wildcat team.