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Bryson Williams scored 15 points as No. 14 Texas Tech benefited from a spirited second-half surge to record a 60-53 victory over West Virigina on Saturday in Mo

Bryson Williams scored 15 points as No. 14 Texas Tech benefited from a spirited second-half surge to record a 60-53 victory over West Virigina on Saturday in Mo

Get a recap of the Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. West Virginia Mountaineers basketball game.

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Mark Adams stayed on the South Plains even before he knew he would get the job as Texas Tech's new coach. Chris Beard got on a plane 10 months ago to Austin, and Red Raiders fans had waited since then to let him know how they felt about him leaving for their most-hated rival.

Texas Tech beat Texas on Tuesday night in Chris Beards return as coach of his alma mater, in an emotionally charged arena packed with more than 15,000 fans who used to love the coach who took their team to the national championship game three years ago.

The Red Raiders and their fans were fired up to take on their former coach, and controlled the game from the opening tip in a 77–64 win.

LUBBOCK, Texas -- Kevin Obanor had 17 points with five 3-pointers and 14th-ranked Texas Tech beat No. 23 Texas 77-64 on Tuesday night in Chris Beard's return to an emotionally charged arena packed with fans who used to love the coach who took the Red Raiders to the national championship game only three years ago.

Shannon Jr has the opportunity to really get the Red Raiders to the next level.

Shannon Jr has the opportunity to really get the Red Raiders to the next level.

Shannon Jr has the opportunity to really get the Red Raiders to the next level.