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JT Toppin has 30 points and 14 rebounds as No. 9 Texas Tech wins home finale 91-75 over Colorado

JT Toppin had 30 points and 14 rebounds as ninth-ranked Texas Tech led throughout in a 91-75 win over Colorado

MARCH 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Posts 14 in return Williams posted 14 points (4-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and one block in 33 minutes during Saturday's 78-73 victory over Kansas.

Impact Returning to the lineup after missing Texas Tech's last game with an injury, Williams delivered another solid performance, coming one rebound shy of his second double-double of the year. The junior forward is now averaging 14.9 points, 5.3 rebounds and four assists over 30.3 minutes through 27 starts this season.

MARCH 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 10 Texas Tech beats Kansas 78-73 for 2nd Allen Fieldhouse victory in school's history

JT Toppin had 21 points to lead No. 10 Texas Tech to a 78-73 win over Kansas

MARCH 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Good to go Williams (lower body) is in the starting lineup Saturday against Kansas, Jordan Guskey of The Topeka Capital-Journal reports.

Impact Williams will return to the starting five Saturday after missing Texas Tech's last game Monday. The junior had started each of the Red Raiders' previous 26 contests, averaging 14.9 points, 5.2 rebounds and four assists across 30.2 minutes.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Houston Williams (undisclosed) won't be available against Houston on Monday night, per KCBD News 11.

Impact Williams will miss his first game since Jan. 29, which is also his only other absence of the season. This is a big loss for the Red Raiders, as the starting wing averages 14.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.3 steals.

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nets season-high 27 in win Williams supplied 27 points (10-18 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal in 44 minutes during Wednesday's 111-106 2OT win over Arizona State.

Impact Williams' season-high scoring effort joined forces with JT Toppin's career night as the two front-court mates combined for 68 points during Wednesday's double-OT thriller. The junior forward, who added five boards, two assists and a steal, reached the 20-point plateau for the fifth time this season, connecting on 55.6-percent of his 18 shot attempts. Williams has been a major contributor all season for the Red Raiders, averaging 15.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.3 steals through 23 games but has ramped up his scoring production since returning after missing a game with an injured ankle, scoring 18.5 points with 5.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.8 steals over the last four contests.

FEBRUARY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies 13 in road upset Williams logged 13 points (5-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists, three blocks and three steals over 34 minutes before fouling out of Saturday's 82-81 OT win over...

Impact Williams missed a game against TCU earlier this week due to an ankle injury and was considered a game-time call here, but his all-around production -- helped by the OT period -- suggests that the junior wing is at or near full strength. His defensive contributions were especially important, as he hadn't recorded a block yet in the 2025 calendar year, but he logged a season-best three Saturday. He also has three steals in back-to-back contests.

FEBRUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go versus Houston Williams (ankle) is good to go for Saturday's matchup versus Houston.

Impact Williams is officially set to make his return versus the Cougars after missing Wednesday's win over TCU with a hurt ankle. He should return to his role as the team's starting power forward for Saturday's game.

FEBRUARY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Saturday Williams (ankle) is warming up ahead of Saturday's matchup versus Houston, per Nathan Giese of Lone Star Varsity.

Impact Williams sat out Wednesday's win versus TCU with an ankle injury but should have a chance to make his return Saturday. If he ends up being unable to play however, Kerwin Walton will likely get the start at power forward in his place.

FEBRUARY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

GTD against Houston Williams (ankle) will come down to a game-time decision ahead of Saturday's matchup with Houston, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Williams, who sat out during Wednesday's win over TCU with an ankle injury, will likely test out his ankle during warmups before the team makes a decision on his availability. The 6-foot-6 junior is averaging 14.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.2 steals across 19 starts this season. If Williams is ultimately unable to suit up against Houston, his next opportunity to return will come on Tuesday against Baylor.

FEBRUARY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to be available Williams (ankle) is not expected to be available for Wednesday's game against TCU, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Williams was initially deemed a game-time call Tuesday, but it seems he won't be able to suit up for this clash. If the freshman forward, who averages 14.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.2 steals, doesn't play Wednesday, his next chance to play will come against Houston on Saturday.

JANUARY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Wednesday Williams (ankle) will be game-time decision for Texas Tech's game against TCU on Wednesday, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Williams has been healthy all season, but he's popped up on the injury watchlist for Texas Tech with an ankle ailment. The forward, who averages 14.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.2 steals, appears to be a true game-time call for the Red Raiders' showdown with the Horned Frogs come Wednesday night. If Williams can't go, expect Kevin Overton and Christian Anderson to see their roles expand.

JANUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

In starting five Williams (ankle) is starting for Texas Tech, Rivals.com reports.

Impact Williams was a game-time call for the Red Raiders, but he'll start as per usual against Arizona on Saturday. The star forward averages 16.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.3 steals.

JANUARY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Saturday Williams (ankle) is warming up ahead of Saturday's game against Arizona, Justin Apodaca of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Williams, who tweaked his ankle against Kansas State on Tuesday, is getting ready to face off against the Wildcats. The 6-foot-6 junior has started in all 16 games this season, averaging 16.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.3 steals on 29.8 minutes per game this season.

JANUARY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reaching new heights Williams racked up 16 points (7-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and three assists over 35 minutes during Tuesday's 61-57 victory over Kansas State.

Impact Williams once again led the way for the Red Raiders during Tuesday's win, scoring a team-high 16 points while adding four boards and three assists. The junior forward has taken a major leap this year, lifting his scoring average from last year by nearly five points to 16.3 while nearly doubling his assist average from 2.5 last year to 4.9 this year. He also has 1.3 steals per contest and while has regressed a bit off the glass from 7.5 to 5.6, Williams has become one of the top players in the Big 12 this season.

JANUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Darrion Williams helps Texas Tech dismantle Utah Darrion Williams led a balanced attack by scoring 19 points with nine assists to help lift Texas Tech to a 93-65 road win over Utah on Satur...

JANUARY 5, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

Darrion Williams scores 19 with 9 assists as Texas Tech beats Utah 93-65

Darrion Williams scored 19 points with nine assists, Federiko Federiko added 14 points on 7-of-9 shooting — including five dunks — and Texas Tech beat Utah 93-65

JANUARY 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Impressive in win Williams ended with 19 points (5-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 9-12 FT), five rebounds, nine assists and two steals in 28 minutes during Saturday's 93-65 victory over Utah.

Impact Williams led the way for the Red Raiders, needing just eight shots from the field to score 19 points while falling one assist shy of a double-double. Williams benefitted from 12 trips to the line to aid in his scoring totals and added five rebounds and two steals in what was a high-quality all-around performance. The junior forward has taken a leap forward this season, averaging 16.2 points, 5.6 boards, 5.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.6 blocks across 28.3 minutes through 13 games.

JANUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Darrion Williams, Christian Anderson lead Texas Tech to 101-57 victory over Lamar

Darrion Williams had a season-high 23 points, freshman Christian Anderson scored a season-high 20 and Texas Tech breezed to a 101-57 victory over Lamar

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • Associated Press

Chance McMillian, Darrion Williams lead Texas Tech to 76-62 victory over DePaul

Chance McMillian scored 22 points, Darrion Williams added 20 and Texas Tech defeated DePaul 76-62 in the Big 12-Big East Battle

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • Associated Press

Williams scores 21, Overton has 20 and Texas Tech rolls past Northern Colorado 89-64

Darrion Williams had 21 points and 10 rebounds, Kevin Overton scored 20 points, and Texas Tech defeated Northern Colorado 89-64

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • Associated Press

Northern Colorado visits Williams and Texas Tech

Texas Tech faces the Northern Colorado Bears after Darrion Williams scored 20 points in Texas Tech's 79-74 victory over the Syracuse Orange

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • Associated Press

Leads team with 20 points Williams recorded 20 points (9-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one steal across 24 minutes during Friday's 79-74 win over Syracuse.

Impact Williams led the Red Raiders with 20 points, the first time he's reached 20 in a game this season. The junior forward shot 64.3 percent from the floor on 14 shots and also chipped in with six boards, three assists and a steal. Through six games, Williams has scored at least 14 points in all but one while posting at least three assists in each contest, averaging 16.0 points, 5.3 boards, 5.3 assists and 1.2 steals across 28 minutes.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Darrion Williams, Elijah Hawkins, JT Toppin lead Texas Tech over Arkansas-Pine Bluff 98-64

Darrion Williams scored 19 points, Elijah Hawkins and JT Toppin posted double-doubles, and Texas Tech breezed to a 98-64 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • Associated Press

Pours in season-high 19 points Williams recorded 19 points (8-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two steals across 26 minutes during Monday's 98-64 win over UAPB.

Impact Williams shot an efficient 8-11 from the floor including 2-4 from behind the arc to contribute a season-high 19 points. The junior forward also chipped in four boards, four assists and two steals in a solid all-around effort. While he's not matched his ball-distribution figures from the first two games when he posted 19 assists, he's still contributed a solid seven assists over the last two, maintaining this added element to his repertoire. In total through four games, Williams has averaged 28 minutes per game, contributing 14.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 6.5 assists and 1.5 steals.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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JT Toppin has 30 points and 14 rebounds as No. 9 Texas Tech wins home finale 91-75 over Colorado

No. 10 Texas Tech beats Kansas 78-73 for 2nd Allen Fieldhouse victory in school's history

Darrion Williams scores 19 with 9 assists as Texas Tech beats Utah 93-65

Darrion Williams, Christian Anderson lead Texas Tech to 101-57 victory over Lamar

Chance McMillian, Darrion Williams lead Texas Tech to 76-62 victory over DePaul

Williams scores 21, Overton has 20 and Texas Tech rolls past Northern Colorado 89-64

Northern Colorado visits Williams and Texas Tech

Darrion Williams, Elijah Hawkins, JT Toppin lead Texas Tech over Arkansas-Pine Bluff 98-64