Texas Tech uses 2nd-half surge to get past Utah State 65-53

Texas Tech uses 2nd-half surge to get past Utah State 65-53

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Mac McClung scored 16 points in his first career NCAA Tournament game and Kyler Edwards added 12 to help sixth-seeded Texas Tech pull away from 11th-seeded Utah State 65-53.

The Red Raiders can reach their third straight Sweet 16 with a win over third-seeded Arkansas on Sunday.

Neemias Queta had 11 points and tied the school’s single-game record with seven blocks to lead Utah State.

The Red Raiders trailed most of the first half but took control with a 13-0 run early in the second half and never trailed again.