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Texas Tech Red Raiders Face Akron Zips in First Round of NCAA Tournament
Akron enters on a 10-game winning streak after capturing the MAC title, while Texas Tech faces challenges after losing star JT Toppin, officials said.
- On Friday at 12:40 p.m., Akron Zips face Texas Tech Red Raiders in Tampa, Florida, for an NCAA Tournament first-round game.
- Akron arrives after winning the MAC Tournament and a 10-game winning streak, while Texas Tech struggled late after JT Toppin's season-ending injury, who averaged 21.8 points and 10.8 rebounds over the past 10 games.
- Over their last 10 games, Texas Tech scored 74.9 points, shot 46.8%, and the Zips average 85.6 points and 49.4% from the field.
- Historically, 12 seeds have a 35.6% win rate, and analysts say Akron's scoring could create upset potential against Texas Tech, framed by the Associated Press using Data Skrive and Sportradar.
- Depth and seeding context suggest why this matchup draws upset-watch interest, as Akron features four starters averaging in double figures and eight players logging at least 11.7 minutes.
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