Texas Tech Defeats Cincinnati 80-68 at Home
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · United Supermarkets Arena
Texas Tech Red Raiders 80, Cincinnati Bearcats 68, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Cincinnati Bearcats vs Texas Tech Red Raiders?
Texas Tech Red Raiders beat Cincinnati Bearcats 80-68 at United Supermarkets Arena on February 24, 2026.
Who was favored in Cincinnati Bearcats vs Texas Tech Red Raiders?
Texas Tech Red Raiders were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -325 (about 76% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the Texas Tech Red Raiders secured an 80-68 victory over the Cincinnati Bearcats at the United Supermarkets Arena. This win continues Texas Tech's strong performance at home, where they have a record of 21-7 for the season. The victory also marks Texas Tech's first win against Cincinnati in their head-to-head meetings, improving their record against the Bearcats to 1-0, following a previous win of 81-71 during the 2025 season.
Texas Tech has shown impressive form recently, with a record of 7-3 in their last ten games, including a current winning streak of one game. They have averaged 80.0 points scored and allowed 70.8 points per game during this stretch. Their last five games have seen them score an average of 78.6 points while allowing 65.2 points. The Red Raiders' latest game before this matchup was a commanding 100-72 victory against the Kansas State Wildcats, showcasing their offensive capabilities.
Cincinnati, on the other hand, has also been performing well lately, boasting a record of 6-4 in their last ten games and currently riding a four-game winning streak. The Bearcats have averaged 70.9 points scored and 68.8 points allowed during this period. Their recent success includes a notable 84-68 win against the Kansas Jayhawks, indicating their ability to compete against strong opponents.
At home, Texas Tech has maintained a solid record of 4-1 in their last five games, while Cincinnati has struggled slightly on the road with a 2-3 record in their last five away games. This home advantage was evident as Texas Tech capitalized on their familiar environment to secure the win.
In terms of the betting market, DraftKings had Texas Tech favored by 6.5 points, with a total set at 143.5. The odds reflected a strong belief in Texas Tech's ability to cover the spread, with a moneyline of -325 for the Red Raiders compared to +260 for the Bearcats.
The game conditions were favorable for both teams, with no significant weather factors affecting play. The atmosphere at United Supermarkets Arena was electric, as fans rallied behind the Red Raiders, contributing to their home-court advantage.
Key moments in the game included Donovan Atwell's three-point jumper that brought the score to 76-60 in the second half, and Christian Anderson's free throws that capped off the scoring for Texas Tech at 80 points. Cincinnati's efforts to close the gap included Jizzle James' jumper and Jalen Celestine's three-pointer, but they ultimately fell short.
Overall, this matchup highlighted Texas Tech's dominance at home and their ability to score effectively, while Cincinnati's recent form shows promise despite the loss. Viewers should note the high-scoring nature of the game, with Texas Tech's offensive strategy and Cincinnati's attempt to keep pace being key aspects to watch.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | TTU -6.5 | 143.5 o -105 / u -115 | Cincinnati Bearcats +260 · Texas Tech Red Raiders -325 |
Leaders
- PointsChristian Anderson31Texas Tech Red Raiders
- AssistsChristian Anderson7Texas Tech Red Raiders
- ReboundsChristian Anderson11Texas Tech Red Raiders
- PointsMoustapha Thiam21Cincinnati Bearcats
- AssistsBaba Miller4Cincinnati Bearcats
- ReboundsMoustapha Thiam10Cincinnati Bearcats
Recent form
Texas Tech Red Raiders
Last 10: 7-3Streak W180 scored · 70.8 allowed per game4-1 at home
- W100-72vs Kansas State WildcatsFeb 21
- L67-72at Arizona State Sun DevilsFeb 18
- W78-75at Arizona WildcatsFeb 14
- W78-44vs Colorado BuffaloesFeb 12
- W70-63at West Virginia MountaineersFeb 8
- L61-64vs Kansas JayhawksFeb 3
- L80-88at UCF KnightsJan 31
- W90-86vs Houston CougarsJan 24
- W92-73at Baylor BearsJan 21
- W84-71vs BYU CougarsJan 18
Cincinnati Bearcats
Last 10: 6-4Streak W470.9 scored · 68.8 allowed per game2-3 away
- W84-68at Kansas JayhawksFeb 21
- W69-65vs Utah UtesFeb 15
- W91-62at Kansas State WildcatsFeb 12
- W92-72vs UCF KnightsFeb 8
- L54-59vs West Virginia MountaineersFeb 6
- L54-76at Houston CougarsJan 31
- W67-57vs Baylor BearsJan 28
- L68-82at Arizona State Sun DevilsJan 25
- L51-77at Arizona WildcatsJan 22
- W79-70vs Iowa State CyclonesJan 17
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 36-3 | - | 16-2 |
| Houston | 30-7 | 2 | 14-4 |
| Iowa State | 29-8 | 4 | 12-6 |
| Kansas | 24-11 | 4 | 12-6 |
| Texas Tech | 23-11 | 4 | 12-6 |
| TCU | 23-12 | 5 | 11-7 |
| BYU | 23-12 | 7 | 9-9 |
| UCF | 21-12 | 7 | 9-9 |
| West Virginia | 21-14 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Cincinnati | 18-15 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Colorado | 17-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Arizona State | 17-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Oklahoma State | 20-15 | 10 | 6-12 |
| Baylor | 17-17 | 10 | 6-12 |
| Kansas State | 12-20 | 13 | 3-15 |
| Utah | 10-22 | 14 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | Cincinnati Bearcats | Texas Tech Red Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 25-62 | 27-52 |
| Field goal % | 40 | 52 |
| Three-pointers | 8-24 | 10-25 |
| Three-point % | 33 | 40 |
| Free throws | 10-13 | 16-20 |
| Free throw % | 77 | 80 |
| Rebounds | 24 | 40 |
| Offensive rebounds | 11 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 13 | 28 |
| Assists | 8 | 14 |
| Steals | 5 | 3 |
| Blocks | 1 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 13 | 7 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 4 |
| Points in the paint | 24 | 28 |
| Fouls | 16 | 14 |
| Largest lead | 9 | 17 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 40 | 59 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half35-44Christian Anderson makes 9-foot jumper
- 2nd Half35-46LeJuan Watts makes 11-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half37-46Moustapha Thiam makes 1-foot dunk (Baba Miller assists)
- 2nd Half37-49Christian Anderson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Luke Bamgboye assists)
- 2nd Half39-49Jalen Celestine makes layup
- 2nd Half41-49Jalen Celestine makes layup
- 2nd Half43-49Moustapha Thiam makes 9-foot jumper
- 2nd Half43-50LeJuan Watts makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half43-51LeJuan Watts makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half43-52Marial Akuentok makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-52Moustapha Thiam makes 24-foot three point jumper (Keyshuan Tillery assists)
- 2nd Half46-55Christian Anderson makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half46-57Christian Anderson makes layup
- 2nd Half46-58Christian Anderson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half46-59Christian Anderson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-59Moustapha Thiam makes 8-foot jumper (Keyshuan Tillery assists)
- 2nd Half48-61Christian Anderson makes 12-foot jumper
- 2nd Half50-61Jizzle James makes 17-foot jumper
- 2nd Half50-63LeJuan Watts makes 8-foot jumper
- 2nd Half50-64LeJuan Watts makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half52-64Baba Miller makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half53-64Moustapha Thiam makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-64Moustapha Thiam makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-66Josiah Moseley makes 3-foot dunk (Christian Anderson assists)
- 2nd Half57-66Jalen Celestine makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half58-66Day Day Thomas makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-68LeJuan Watts makes layup
- 2nd Half58-71Christian Anderson makes 27-foot three point jumper (Donovan Atwell assists)
- 2nd Half59-71Jalen Celestine makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-71Jalen Celestine makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-72LeJuan Watts makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-73LeJuan Watts makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-76Donovan Atwell makes 25-foot three point jumper (Luke Bamgboye assists)
- 2nd Half61-76Baba Miller makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-78Luke Bamgboye makes layup (Christian Anderson assists)
- 2nd Half63-78Day Day Thomas makes layup
- 2nd Half63-79Christian Anderson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-80Christian Anderson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-80Jizzle James makes 18-foot jumper
- 2nd Half68-80Jalen Celestine makes 28-foot three point jumper
Win probability
Above the line favours Texas Tech Red Raiders, below favours Cincinnati Bearcats.
Venue
- United Supermarkets ArenaLubbock, TX
- Attendance13858
- OfficialsPat Adams, Marques Pettigrew, Chance Moore
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