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Gibbs-Lawhorn's 25 Points Power No. 19 Texas Tech Past Bethune-Cookman

Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn scored 25 points to lead No. 19 Texas Tech to a 76-58 victory over Bethune-Cookman on Thursday at United Supermarkets Arena. The Red Raiders improved to 2-0.

Hart Nash· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team

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November 5, 2026

No. 19 Red Raiders Extend Dominance

No. 19 Texas Tech Red Raiders secured a 76-58 victory over the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats on Thursday at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock. The home team, which improved its record to 2-0, dominated the contest from the opening tip. Bethune-Cookman, now 0-2, struggled to keep pace with the Red Raiders' offensive output throughout the two halves.

The game drew an attendance of 12,548 fans, who witnessed a decisive performance by the ranked visitors' opponents.

Gibbs-Lawhorn Leads Scoring Charge

Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn was the standout performer for Texas Tech, finishing with 25 points. His scoring burst was instrumental in establishing a comfortable lead in the first half. The Red Raiders led 37-24 after the first quarter and extended that advantage to 39-24 by the end of the second period.

Josiah Moseley contributed significantly on the glass, grabbing nine rebounds, while Cruz Davis dished out three assists. The team’s balanced attack made it difficult for Bethune-Cookman to recover from early deficits.

Wildcats Struggle Offensively

The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats found themselves trailing for the majority of the contest. Connor Teasley led the visitors in scoring with 11 points. Vuk Boskovic provided two assists, and Daniel Johnson recorded seven rebounds for the Wildcats.

Despite efforts from their key contributors, the team could not overcome the scoring disparity. The Red Raiders' defensive pressure and offensive efficiency kept the visitors in check, resulting in a final margin of 18 points.

Final Records and Context

With the win, Texas Tech continues its strong start to the season, standing at 2-0. Bethune-Cookman drops to 0-2 following the loss. The matchup was a nonconference regular-season game, with no playoff implications or series stakes mentioned in the official game summary. The Red Raiders' performance at United Supermarkets Arena highlighted their current form as they look to maintain their momentum in the upcoming schedule.

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Hart Nash covers Princeton high school and area college sports.

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