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Obanor picks up 20 pts, 7 reb to lead Texas Tech

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Pop Isaacs - Breaks out Wednesday nightIsaacs had 24 points (6-9 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 7-8 FT), one rebound, three assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 78-71 victory over Nicholls.

ImpactIsaacs surpassed 20 points for the first time in his career, as he splashed a team-best five three-pointers. The true freshman point guard also benefitted from Nicholls' foul-prone starting lineup, taking more than four free-throw attempts for the first time. Across eight starts, Isaacs has now made 48.6 percent of his team-high 35 attempts from long range this season, and he ranks fourth on the Red Raiders in points per contest (10.3). He should continue to serve as a three-point specialist Tuesday versus Eastern Washington.

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D'Maurian Williams - Minimal contribution in bigger roleWilliams racked up two points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and three rebounds in 17 minutes during Wednesday's 78-71 win over Nicholls.

ImpactWilliams started his first game of the season as sophomore forward Jaylon Tyson sat out for undisclosed reasons Wednesday. However, the transfer guard did not end up seeing much more playing time than his typical share of minutes off the bench. Instead, freshman Lamar Washington played a season-high 28 minutes off the bench, as he provided a more physical presence on the boards with seven rebounds. In his first seven games since arriving from Gardner-Webb, Williams has now accumulated 4.1 points and 1.1 rebounds across an average of 12.3 minutes.

DECEMBER 8, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Jaylon Tyson - Sits out WednesdayTyson did not appears in Wednesday's 78-71 win over Nicholls for undisclosed reasons.

ImpactTyson started all eight of Texas Tech's eight games leading up to this contest, so the reason for his absence from this contest is unclear. His next chance to suit back up will come against Eastern Washington on Tuesday, Dec. 13.

DECEMBER 8, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Lamar Washington - 17 free-throw attempts off benchWashington supplied 12 points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 12-17 FT), seven rebounds and five assists over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 78-71 win over Nicholls.

ImpactWashington managed to put all three of Nicholls' starting guards in jeopardy of fouling out en route to his ridiculous 17 free-throw attempts. This also marked the most significant playing time of the freshman's career, as he averaged just 1.3 points and 2.0 assists in 10.3 minutes per game up until Wednesday. Washington's increased role came as junior guard D'Maurian Williams started in place of forward Jaylon Tyson, who did not play for unknown reasons. Washington could play a prominent role if Tyson remains out against Eastern Washington on Tuesday.

DECEMBER 8, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Kevin Obanor - First 20-point gameObanor notched 20 points (7-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds and one assist over 27 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 78-71 win over Nicholls.

ImpactObanor eclipsed 20 points for the first time this season, as he logged season highs in field-goal and three-point attempts. The Oral Roberts transfer has taken on a leading role in his second year with the Red Raiders, pacing the team in points per game (14.0) just ahead of sophomore center Daniel Batcho (13.0). He's also notched double-digit points in seven of eight games while increasing his overall shooting efficiency to 52.6 percent in 2022-23. Obanor is also second on the team in rebounds per game (5.8), and he could put up an all-around dominant performance against Eastern Washington on Tuesday.

DECEMBER 8, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Jaylon Tyson - Not starting WednesdayTyson is not listed in the Red Raiders' starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's showdown with Nicholls State.

ImpactTyson will come off the bench for the first time this season against Nicholls State. The 6-foot-7 sophomore has averaged 10.4 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.6 steals on 23.3 minutes per game, and if healthy, figures to remain heavily involved for Texas Tech.

DECEMBER 7, 2022•ROTOWIRE

D'Maurian Williams - Starting WednesdayWilliams is listed in the Red Raider's starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's matchup with Nicholls State.

ImpactWilliams is in line to make his first start of the season for Texas Tech during Wednesday's showdown with Nicholls State. The 6-foot-3 junior has appeared in six games this season, logging 4.5 points, 0.8 rebounds and 0.8 assists on 11.5 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 7, 2022•ROTOWIRE