Texas Tech’s Spectacular Comeback Defeats No. 3 Duke in MSG Thriller
Spurred by Christian Anderson’s Heroics, No. 19 Texas Tech Stuns Unbeaten Blue Devils
In a electrifying display of grit and resilience, the No. 19 Texas Tech Red Raiders (9-3) stormed back from a 17-point deficit to upset the previously unbeaten No. 3 Duke Blue Devils (11-1) 82-81 Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. The enthralling win secured Texas Tech’s program its 15th victory over a top 5 opponent and its first win over Duke.
Anderson’s Clutch Play Propels Red Raiders
Backed by a jaw-dropping 23-point second-half performance from senior forward Christian Anderson, Texas Tech engineered a remarkable comeback. Anderson, who led all scorers with 27 points, knocked down five 3-pointers, including his go-ahead free throws with just 3.4 seconds remaining to seal the victory.
“It was electric. We were so competitive and all we wanted to do was win. We had a level of fight to win the game.”– Christian Anderson
Late-Game Drama Keeps Fans on Edge
Trailing 81-80 with under a minute remaining, Trent FBS
