The No. 15 Texas Tech Red Raiders are set to face off against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on Thursday at 8:30 p.m. ET in the Baha Mar Championship. This exciting match will take place at the Baha Mar Convention Center in Nassau, Bahamas, with the winner advancing to go head-to-head against the victor of the match between No. 1 Purdue and Memphis.
Fans can catch the game on CBS Sports Network and stream it live via DIRECTV, which is offering a free trial. Additional streaming options include FuboTV and Sling, with the latter not offering a free trial but providing several promotional discounts for new subscribers.
In their recent outing, Texas Tech faced No. 14 Illinois, where they narrowly lost 81-77. J.T. Toppin, Texas Tech’s standout player and reigning Big 12 player of the year, put up an impressive 35 points along with 11 rebounds, marking his 33rd career double-double. LeJuan Watts contributed significantly as well, scoring 21 points. Despite Texas Tech’s effort to erase a 13-point halftime deficit by starting the second half with 12 consecutive successful shots, they couldn’t seal the win.
The Red Raiders will be looking to bounce back against Wake Forest after a challenging battle with Illinois. Meanwhile, Wake Forest is eager to prove itself in this critical competition. As Texas Tech prepares for this pivotal game, they hope to continue their impressive streak, which includes winning 40 consecutive nonconference home games.
The matchup promises to be an exhilarating contest as both teams vie for supremacy in the Baha Mar Championship, setting the stage for an enthralling night of college basketball.