Texas Tech and Arizona were locked in on a tough, physical game for 35 minutes Saturday. Neither team was able to break away until the Red Raiders ran away from the Wildcats to earn their first Big 12 win in Lubbock this season. Here are three takeaways from Texas Tech’s 70-54 win:

The Red Raiders led 33-26 at the half, tying the lowest score in a half by Arizona all year. The defense held the Wildcats to 18-58 (31%) shooting, including holding Arizona scoreless for the final 5:16.

JT Toppin collected 20 points and 16 rebounds to fuel host Texas Tech to a 70-54 victory over Arizona on Saturday in Lubbock, Texas.