Texas Tech’s upset loss at Arizona State on Tuesday night came with a concerning late development for the Red Raiders.
Star forward JT Toppin appeared to injure his right leg while driving to the basket with 6:03 remaining in the game. The sequence occurred during the closing minutes of the defeat, adding a significant note to a night that ended with Texas Tech on the wrong side of the result.
Injury moment late in loss
Toppin, a key piece of Texas Tech’s frontcourt, was hurt on a drive and the issue appeared to involve his right leg. The incident took place as the Red Raiders tried to rally in the final stretch at Arizona State.
The loss marked an upset result for Texas Tech, with the injury to Toppin becoming the central storyline in the final minutes.