LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Brad Reese scored 19 points to lead Texas Tech past Jacksonville 69-64 Saturday in the second round of the National Invitation Tournament.
The Red Raiders (19-15) overcame an 11-point first-half deficit and didn’t take the lead until 14:51 remained, when a dunk and free throw by D’wayln Roberts made it 45-42.
Jacksonville tied it 62 on a basket by Ben Smith with 2:11 remaining, but the Red Raiders got stops and made free throws to close out the Dolphins.
Reese was 5 of 11 from the field, and 3 of 4 on 3-pointers.
Tech will play Mississippi in Oxford on Tuesday. The Rebels beat No. 3 Memphis 90-81 Friday.
Smith scored 17 points to lead the Dolphins (20-13).
