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Texas Tech upsets No. 9 Iowa State 78-73

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January 24th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Devaugntah Williams scored a career-high 22 points and Toddrick Gotcher added 17, leading Texas Tech over No. 9 Iowa State 78-73 Saturday for its first Big 12 win. Fans swarmed the court after the victory. Gotcher made five of Texas Tech’s 11 3-pointers, tying the team’s high for the season. Williams, a junior transfer, added three 3s.

The Red Raiders (11-9, 1-6) led most of the way and were up 74-68 when Iowa State’s Georges Niang tossed in a desperation 3-pointer from the corner with 43 seconds remaining. Gotcher and Williams each hit two free throws to help keep Texas Tech ahead.

Monte Morris scored 20 points and Matt Thomas added 12 for the Cyclones (14-4, 4-2).