Gibbs-Lawhorn Leads Texas Tech Past Bethune-Cookman 76-58

A Decisive Home Win for the Red Raiders

The Texas Tech Red Raiders secured a convincing victory over the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Playing in front of a home crowd at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas, Tech dominated from the opening tip to the final buzzer. The final score stood at 76-58, marking a swift conclusion to the nonconference matchup.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

The game began with Texas Tech establishing immediate control. After an early exchange of free throws saw the scores tied at 1-1, the Red Raiders pulled away through efficient scoring runs. The first quarter ended with Texas Tech leading 37-24, capitalizing on multiple layups and three-pointers to build a significant margin.

The second half continued in the same vein for the home team. Despite Bethune-Cookman’s attempts to chip away at the deficit through consistent free-throw shooting and occasional jump shots, they could not overcome the early hole. The Wildcats managed to score 34 points in the second quarter, but Texas Tech added 39 of their own.

The final margin of 18 points reflected the Red Raiders' comprehensive offensive output throughout the contest.

Standout Performances

Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn was the primary catalyst for Texas Tech’s success. He finished with a game-high 25 points, utilizing a mix of layups, dunks, and long-range three-pointers to keep the Wildcats’ defense off balance. His presence in the paint and on the perimeter provided the offensive spark needed to maintain the lead.

For Bethune-Cookman, Connor Teasley led the scoring effort with 11 points. While he contributed from the free-throw line and outside range, his efforts were not enough to halt the Red Raiders' momentum. The Wildcats also saw solid rebounding work from Daniel Johnson, who grabbed seven boards.

Key Contributors and Records

Texas Tech’s victory was supported by strong all-around play. Josiah Moseley controlled the glass for the Red Raiders with nine rebounds, while Cruz Davis facilitated the offense with three assists. Bassala Bagayoko also made an impact with key layups, including one assisted by Davis.

Bethune-Cookman received contributions from Vuk Boskovic, who dished out two assists, and Daniel Johnson, whose seven rebounds helped keep the Wildcats competitive in the paint. However, turnovers and missed opportunities prevented them from closing the gap.

With this result, Texas Tech improves their record to 2-0 on the season. Bethune-Cookman falls to 0-2, looking for their first win of the campaign. The Red Raiders’ home record remains strong as they continue their early-season schedule.

Sources

ESPN