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Christian Anderson, No. 16 Texas Tech Overcome Cincinnati's Hot Start

Christian Anderson recorded 31 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists, leading Texas Tech to its second win since JT Toppin's season-ending injury, ending Cincinnati's four-game streak.

  • On February 25, Christian Anderson, Texas Tech guard, scored 31 points with 11 rebounds and seven assists as No. 16 Texas Tech defeated Cincinnati 80-68 in Lubbock.
  • After a season-ending knee injury to J.T. Toppin, Texas Tech needed new production, and Christian Anderson's eighth double-double—his first with rebounds—helped fill that void for the Red Raiders.
  • A 15-2 run closed the first half, sparked by Anderson's layup and finished with a 3, while Texas Tech outrebounded Cincinnati 40-24.
  • The win snapped Cincinnati's Big 12 run and steadied Texas Tech, ending the Big 12's longest active winning streak and moving Texas Tech to 21-7, 11-4 in conference play.
  • Moustapha Thiam led Cincinnati forward with 21 points and 10 rebounds while Jalen Celestine and Baba Miller also scored in double figures; Cincinnati hosts Oklahoma State on Saturday.
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Christian Anderson leads No. 16 Texas Tech over Cincinnati 80-68 for another win without JT Toppin

Christian Anderson had 31 points and a career-high 11 rebounds, leading No. 16 Texas Tech past Cincinnati 80-68 for a second consecutive victory since star forward JT Toppin’s season-ending knee injury.

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Cincinnati Enquirer broke the news in Cincinnati, United States on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
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