Lubbock, Texas — After building a big lead in the first half, Texas Tech seemed to play the second half of its game against Wyoming as if to avoid losing.
But Tech (11-1) fended off a comeback and notched its eighth straight win, defeating the Cowboys 90-84 on Tuesday.
"I thought two really good teams played today," Red Raider coach Bob Knight said. "Us in the first half, and Wyoming in the second half. We have a problem with leads. We're not tough-minded enough at this point."
Tech managed to hang on after nearly squandering an 18-point halftime lead. The Red Raiders' shooting turned cold during a 17-4 Cowboys run early in the second half. Wyoming (9-4) pulled within four inside the final minute.
Tech, however, made 6-of-8 free throws in the final 30 seconds to hold off the Cowboys.
"We thought we had it," said Donta Richardson, who scored 20 points to lead the Cowboys.
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