Texas Tech rallies from 16 down to beat Arkansas in first OT game in March Madness
Darrion Williams could barely make a shot for the first 30 minutes. He didn't miss when it mattered most, sending Texas Tech to an improbabl...7 HOURS AGO
CHRISTIAN ANDERSON #4 - GUARD - TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS
10.8 PPG •
3.0 RPG •
2.2 APG
10.8 PPG
3.0 RPG
2.2 APG
Texas Tech rallies from 16 points down to beat Arkansas 85-83 in first OT game in March Madness
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B12 Arizona Texas Tech Basketball Arizona's KJ Lewis (5) brings the ball down the court as Texas Tech's Christian Anderson (4) gives chase during the first half of an NCAA co...
MARCH 15 • TUCSON.COM
Big 12 teams picking up injuries during conference tourney with NCAA Tournament on the horizon
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Love helps Arizona topple short-handed No. 9 Texas Tech 86-80 in Big 12 tourney semifinals
Caleb Love scored 27 points and Arizona took advantage of injuries that left Texas Tech short-handed for an 86-80 victory over the No. 9 Red Raiders in the Big 12 Tournament semifi...MARCH 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores 19 in spot start Anderson supplied 19 points (6-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two rebounds and two assists across 40 minutes during Friday's 86-80 loss to Arizona.
Impact Texas Tech was playing without both Chance McMillian and Darrion Williams, opening the door for Anderson to receive his third start of the season. The freshman guar responded by scoring 19 while playing all 40 minutes of the team's conference semifinal loss to Arizona. While the Red Raiders won't be raising a Big 12 banner next season, this loss should have much impact on their seeding as they'll likely enter next week's NCAA Tournament as a top-three seed and assuming they're at full strength, a legit contender to make a deep run.
MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE
Starting vs. Arizona Anderson is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Arizona.
Impact The Red Raiders will tweak their starting unit for this contest and Anderson will move into the first unit after scoring in double digits in three of his four appearances this month. He recorded six points in the win over Baylor on Thursday.
MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE
Drains four from downtown Anderson produced 21 points (5-10 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 7-7 FT), three rebounds and one steal over 32 minutes during Saturday's 85-57 victory over Arizona State.
Impact Anderson came off the bench to drain four triples en route to matching a season high with 21 points. The rookie sixth man has been solid to close out the regular season, averaging 14.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.3 steals across 33.0 minutes over his final nine contests. He'll now look to continue that momentum into the postseason as Texas Tech finished the season with a club-record 15 conference wins to earn the two-seed in next week's Big 12 tournament and will likely earn a similar seed once the NCAA tournament brackets are revealed.
MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE
JT Toppin has 30 points and 14 rebounds as No. 9 Texas Tech wins home finale 91-75 over Colorado
JT Toppin had 30 points and 14 rebounds as ninth-ranked Texas Tech led throughout in a 91-75 win over ColoradoMARCH 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back to bench Saturday Anderson is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game at Kansas, Jordan Guskey of The Topeka Capital-Journal reports.
Impact Anderson had started in the previous two games for the Red Raiders, but he'll retreat back to the bench with Darrion Williams (lower body) returning to action. Anderson is averaging 9.6 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game when playing off the bench this season.
MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE
Christian Anderson shines as No. 9 Texas Tech routs West Virginia Freshman Christian Anderson established season highs of 21 points and five 3-pointers in his first career start to help No.9 Texas Tech notc...
FEBRUARY 22 • KANSASCITY.COM
Drains five triples in spot start Anderson contributed 21 points (7-13 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and four assists across 38 minutes during Saturday's 73-51 victory over West Virginia.
Impact Anderson's first start of the season yielded a season-high five triples en route to 21 points, also a season-best mark. The freshman guard received his opportunity with Chance McMillian (lower body) sidelined and did not disappoint, shooting 62.5-percent from beyond the arc while adding four rebounds and four assists during the career-best performance. Despite coming off the bench for all but one game, Anderson has seen a lot of action this season, especially during 16 Big 12 games, averaging 30.1 minutes per contest while contributing 10.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.3 steals.
FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Draws into starting five Anderson will get the start Saturday against West Virginia.
Impact Anderson will make his first start of the season Saturday with Chance McMillian (lower body) sidelined. The freshman Anderson is averaging 9.6 points over 28.3 minutes through 24 games this year.
FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Drains four from downtown Anderson closed Saturday's 93-55 victory over Oklahoma State with 16 points (5-9 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals over 27 minutes.
Impact Anderson came off the bench to connect on four triples en route to a 16-point performance during Saturday's romp. The freshman sharpshooter added four boards, two assists and a couple of steals while topping 15 points for the fifth time this season. Anderson has reached the 10-point plateau eight times in 14 conference games, averaging 10.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.5 steals across 29.6 minutes since the start of Big 12 play.
FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Pops for 18 off bench Anderson closed with 18 points (5-9 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, three assists and three steals across 35 minutes during Tuesday's 81-71 win over Cincinnati.
Impact Anderson had a quality all-around performance off the bench, draining four from downtown en route to an 18-point performance. The freshman reserve also added five boards, three dimes and three steals, the seventh time he's recorded multiple thefts this season. Through seven conference games, Anderson has reached double-figures in scoring four times, averaging 10.1 points, 3.0 boards, 2.0 assists and 1.6 steals across 29.4 minutes per contest.
JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Perfect from long range Anderson posted 18 points (6-11 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two steals over 38 minutes during Saturday's 85-84 OT loss to Iowa State.
Impact Anderson played a season-high 38 minutes off the bench, shooting a perfect 4-for-4 from beyond the arc in matching two other Red Raiders for a team-high 18 points. The reserve freshman guard has come off the bench for each of his 13 appearances this season with Saturday's performance representing the fifth time he's reached double figures.
JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE
Darrion Williams, Christian Anderson lead Texas Tech to 101-57 victory over Lamar
Darrion Williams had a season-high 23 points, freshman Christian Anderson scored a season-high 20 and Texas Tech breezed to a 101-57 victory over LamarDECEMBER 21, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Available Wednesday Anderson (lower body) is available for Texas Tech on Wednesday, per KTXT Sports.
Impact Anderson missed the Red Raiders' first two games, but will now be available should they need him. The true freshman figures to be buried on the depth chart, but could feasibly see mop-up minutes if the game against Wyoming becomes a blowout.
NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Friday Anderson (lower body) is out against Northwestern State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Anderson will now miss his second straight game. The true freshman will have to wait to make his debut until at least Nov. 13.
NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out Tuesday Anderson will not play in Tuesday's contest against Bethune-Cookman due to a lower body injury, RedRaiderSports.com reports.
Impact Anderson will not play in the team's season-opener as he continues to work his way back from a lower body injury. The freshman guard will aim to get back in the mix for Friday's contest against Northwestern State.
NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
