No. 12 Texas Tech delivered a statement win over No. 6 Houston, 90-86, ending the Cougars' 11-game winning streak. The Red Raiders dominated the glass, outrebounding Houston 44-28, including 21 offensive boards that led to 22 second-chance points. JT Toppin was unstoppable with a 31-point, 12-rebound double-double.

This victory reinforces Texas Tech's 'Toughest Team Wins' mantra under coach Grant McCasland. The Red Raiders have now beaten two ranked opponents in consecutive Saturdays, following last weekend's win over BYU. For Houston, Kingston Flemings' historic 42-point effort wasn't enough to overcome a rare defensive lapse, as they gave up their most points in a half under Kelvin Sampson.

The win solidifies Tech's home-court dominance, improving to 11-0 in Lubbock this season. It also avenges a January loss in Houston and keeps the Red Raiders firmly in the Big 12 title chase. Houston must now regroup, as their road-game winning streak in conference play was snapped at a record 16 games.