Harmon, Obanor lead Texas Tech to 74-67 win over No. 6 Texas

Feb 13, 2023, 6:54 AM | Updated: 8:59 pm

Texas Tech guard De'Vion Harmon (23) brings the ball upcourt against Texas guard Marcus Carr (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

(AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Texas forward Dylan Disu (1) brings down a defensive rebound against Texas Tech during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Texas forward Christian Bishop, left, guard Sir'Jabari Rice, right, and Texas Tech forward Fardaws Aimaq, center, fight for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Texas Tech head coach Mark Adams watches from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas, Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Texas Tech forward Fardaws Aimaq (11) attempts a layup against Texas during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Texas interim head coach Rodney Terry reacts after a call against his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech, Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Texas forward Dylan Disu (1) passes the ball while Texas Tech guard Kerwin Walton (24) and forward Fardaws Aimaq (11) defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Texas Tech forward Robert Jennings (4) drives to the basket against Texas forward Christian Bishop (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Texas Tech guard Lamar Washington (1) attempts to pass the ball against Texas guard Tyrese Hunter (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Texas Tech forward Kevin Obanor (0) shoots against Texas during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — De’vion Harmon scored 25 points and Kevin Obanor added 19 as Texas Tech defeated its second ranked opponent in three days, upending No. 6 Texas 74-67 on Monday night.

Fardaws Aimaq had a season-high 12 points for the Red Raiders, who led by 13 in the second half before fending off the Longhorns down the stretch.

Texas Tech (14-12, 3-10 Big 12) also topped No. 12 Kansas State on Saturday.

Texas (20-6, 9-4) tied the game at 64 on a 3-pointer by Dylan Disu, but Tech responded by scoring the next six points as Obanor had two dunks and Aimaq converted a tip-in. Harmon added a driving basket with 35.1 seconds remaining, and the Red Raiders held on.

Marcus Carr led the Longhorns with 23 points, and Disu scored 11.

Texas Tech scored on seven consecutive possessions spanning halftime, taking a 51-38 lead. Texas used a 12-4 spurt to get within 59-54, and a 3 by Tyrese Hunter trimmed it to 64-61 before Disu’s tying shot.

Harmon had 21 points in the first half and scored his team’s final seven as the Red Raiders took a 44-35 lead at the break. Both teams connected on more than 45% of their shots. Tech went 7 of 12 from 3-point range, and Texas countered by shooting 6 for 11 from beyond the arc.

After the Longhorns pulled to 37-35 on Carr’s 3-pointer with 1:40 remaining in the half, Harmon answered with a short jumper in the lane, two free throws and a 3-pointer as the buzzer sounded.

BIG PICTURE

Texas Tech has won 10 of the past 12 meetings and holds a 37-29 edge in Lubbock.

UP NEXT

Texas hosts Oklahoma on Saturday.

Texas Tech visits West Virginia on Saturday.

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