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No. 19 Texas Tech Stuns No. 3 Duke 82-81 With 17-Point Second-Half Rally at Madison Square Garden

The result reshapes both teams’ résumés entering conference play.

Dec 20, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cameron Boozer (12) drives to the basket against Texas Tech Red Raiders forward JT Toppin (15) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Dec 20, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) dribbles the ball against Auburn Tigers guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) during the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images
Dec 20, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Dwayne Aristode (2) moves the ball against San Diego State Aztecs guard Reese Dixon-Waters (39) in the second half during the Hall of Fame Series at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 16: Cayden Boozer #2 of the Duke Blue Devils dribbles up court in the second half against the Lipscomb Bisons at Cameron Indoor Stadium on December 16, 2025 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Christian Anderson scored 27 points, including 23 after halftime, and sank the go-ahead free throw with 3.4 seconds remaining.
  • Texas Tech erased a 58-41 deficit with about 16 1/2 minutes left to hand Duke its first loss and improve to 9-3.
  • J.T. Toppin delivered 19 points and 10 rebounds despite foul trouble, while LeJuan Watts added 20 before fouling out with 11:33 to play.
  • Cameron Boozer led Duke with 23 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, but the Blue Devils struggled at the line and missed a potential buzzer-beater.
  • The win snapped Texas Tech’s six-game skid against ranked opponents and marked its first victory over a top-five team since January 2022 at the SentinelOne Classic.