Dennis leads Tech past Jackson State 76-42

A Dominant Opening Night

The Texas Tech Red Raiders opened their season with a commanding performance, defeating the Jackson State Tigers 76-42 at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock on Monday. The victory improved Tech’s record to 1-0, while Jackson State fell to 0-1.

Dennis Leads the Way

Damarion Dennis was the standout player for the Red Raiders, scoring 22 points. His offensive output included several key baskets that helped establish and maintain Texas Tech's lead throughout the contest. Cruz Davis facilitated the offense effectively, dishing out 5 assists. Josiah Moseley controlled the glass for Tech with 8 rebounds.

For Jackson State, Mike Williams led the Tigers with 11 points. Daeshun Ruffin provided 3 assists, and Nikk Williams grabbed 9 rebounds for the visiting team.

Game Flow

Texas Tech established control early, outscoring Jackson State 38-18 in the first half. The Red Raiders built a significant margin through efficient scoring runs, while the Tigers struggled to keep pace offensively.

The second half continued in Texas Tech's favor as they scored another 38 points to Jackson State's 24. Despite some late efforts by the Tigers, including layups and free throws from players like Cruz Davis and DaKari Spear, the deficit was too large to overcome.

The final score of 76-42 reflected a comprehensive team effort by the home side, who never trailed after taking an early lead. The win marks a strong start for Texas Tech as they begin their campaign with a decisive victory over Jackson State in front of 13,087 fans at United Supermarkets Arena.

Sources

ESPN