Texas Southern (0-2) was led by Zytarius Morlte with 12 points.
LUBBOCK — Kevin Obanor and Jaylon Tyson each scored 13 points and No. 25 Texas Tech overpowered Texas Southern 78-54 on Thursday night.Texas Southern was led by Zytarius Morlte with 12 points while Davon Barnes added 10.
The Red Raiders made 28 of 60 shots, including 5 of 17 from 3-point range. Texas Tech built a 16-point lead at halftime and slowly pulled away thanks to a strong defensive effort that forced 19 turnovers. Texas Tech pushed its lead to 54-35 midway through the second half on a dunk by Harmon. The lead eventually swelled to 32 at 76-44.
Tech took control midway through the first half, going on a 10-1 that extended its lead to 25-14 with 7:52 left. The Red Raiders pushed the lead to 34-20 in the final three minutes of the opening half with a 9-2 run.
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