JT Toppin posted 20 points and 16 rebounds and Texas Tech closed with a 17-2 run to earn a 70-54 win over Arizona, handing the Wildcats their first loss in Big 12 Conference play in six starts

The University of Arizona men’s basketball team (11-6, 5-1 in Big 12) snapped its seven-game winning streak in an upsetting 70-54 defeat to Texas Tech University (13-4, 4-2 in Big 12) on Saturday, Jan.

The Red Raiders led 33-26 at the half, tying the lowest score in a half by Arizona all year. The defense held the Wildcats to 18-58 (31%) shooting, including holding Arizona scoreless for the final 5:16.

The Texas Tech basketball team has found success on the road, but can the Red Raiders replicate that at home against a streaking Arizona squad?

JT Toppin collected 20 points and 16 rebounds to fuel host Texas Tech to a 70-54 victory over Arizona on Saturday in Lubbock, Texas.

Arizona got on a plane Friday afternoon for Lubbock but left its offense back in Tucson. The Wildcats had their worst offensive performance of the season, particularly down the stretch, failing to score over the final 5-plus minutes of a 70-54 loss at Texas Tech on Saturday afternoon.