The Texas Tech men’s basketball team faces off against Purdue in the final of the Baha Mar Championship. Both teams aim for a significant non-conference victory in Nassau, Bahamas. Texas Tech, ranked 15th, boasts a record of 4-1 this season following an 84-83 win over Wake Forest. Purdue, the nation’s top-ranked team, defeated Memphis with a score of 80-71 in the previous round.
Matchup Highlights
This game features two standout players: JT Toppin from Texas Tech and Purdue’s Braden Smith. Toppin, the reigning Big 12 Player of the Year and a second-team All-American, will compete against Smith, who was the Big Ten Player of the Year last season and a first-team All-American.
Game Details
- Date: Friday, November 21
- Start Time: 8:30 p.m. CT
- Location: Nassau, Bahamas
- Broadcast: CBS Sports Network
- Streaming: Available on Fubo
Starting Lineups
Texas Tech’s starting lineup includes:
- JT Toppin
- Luke Bamgboye
- Donovan Atwell
- Tyeree Bryan
- Christian Anderson
Purdue will start with:
- C.J. Cox
- Fletcher Loyer
- Braden Smith
- Trey Kaufman-Renn
- Oscar Cluff
Live Coverage and Updates
El-Balad will provide live coverage and updates during the game, including score updates. Keep an eye on the primary matchup as these talented teams battle for championship glory.
As they prepare for this exciting clash, all eyes will be on the performance of Toppin and Smith, as their individual skills could sway the game’s outcome.
Upcoming Schedule for Texas Tech
Following the game against Purdue, Texas Tech has the following matchups scheduled:
- November 26: vs. New Orleans, noon
- November 30: vs. Wyoming, 2 p.m.
- December 7: vs. LSU (Fort Worth), 2 p.m.
