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Legends Classic - Saint Joseph's Downs Texas Tech 78-77 - Match Report
Texas Tech was burned for 26 points by Erik Reynolds II on Thursday as Saint Joseph's picked up a 78-77 win at Barclays Center.
Saint Joseph's won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +10.5-point spread as underdogs.
Saint Joseph's got 20 points from Xzayvier Brown and another 14 points from Rasheer Fleming. Xzayvier Brown contributed 6 assists, while Rasheer Fleming cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Texas Tech got a 22-point performance from JT Toppin, who was supported by 18 points from Darrion Williams. Christian Anderson had 4 assists in a losing cause for Texas Tech, while JT Toppin grabbed 18 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Saint Joseph's were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Texas Tech won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 41-25.
Saint Joseph's heads into a battle against Texas. Texas Tech, meanwhile, will have their next action against Syracuse.