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Isaacs scores 21 to lead Texas Tech over No. 20 Texas 78-67, a day after assault lawsuit

Texas Tech’s Pop Isaacs scored 21 points to lead the Red Raiders to 78-67 Big 12-opening win over No. 20 Texas a day after he was named in a lawsuit alleging sexual assault of a mi...

JANUARY 7, 2024 • Associated Press

Isaacs leads Texas Tech against No. 20 Texas after 21-point showing

Texas Tech visits the No. 20 Texas Longhorns after Pop Isaacs scored 21 points in the Red Raiders' 85-57 win against the North Alabama Lions

JANUARY 6, 2024 • Associated Press

Texas Tech says Pop Isaacs 'remains in good standing' despite lawsuit alleging sexual assault Texas Tech says Pop Isaacs "remains in good standing" with the university despite the guard being accused of sexual assault in a civil lawsu...

JANUARY 6, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Texas Tech leading scorer Pop Isaacs reportedly accused in lawsuit of sexual assault of a minor

Texas Tech basketball player Pop Isaacs has been accused in a civil lawsuit of sexual assault of a minor when the Red Raiders were playing i...

JANUARY 6, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Texas Tech leading scorer Pop Isaacs reportedly accused in lawsuit of sexual assault of a minor

Texas Tech says Pop Isaacs is 'in good standing' after report of lawsuit alleging sexual assault

Texas Tech says basketball player Pop Isaacs is in good standing after a report of a civil lawsuit accusing the team’s leading scorer of sexual assault of a minor

JANUARY 6, 2024 • Associated Press

Pop Isaacs' career night lifts Texas Tech over Sam Houston Pop Isaacs broke out of a season-long slump to score a career-high 28 points to key Texas Tech’s 96-60 blowout against visiting Sam Houston...

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Isaacs has career-high 28 points, Texas Tech races away from Sam Houston 96-60

Pop Isaacs scored a career-high 28 points and Texas Tech won its fifth straight, rolling past Sam Houston 96-60

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • Associated Press

Pop Isaacs scores 19 points, leads balanced Texas Tech to 76-54 victory over Vanderbilt

Pop Isaacs matched a season best with 19 points to go with a career-high seven assists and Texas Tech cruised past Vanderbilt 76-54 in the Coast-to-Coast Challenge

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • Associated Press

Isaacs banks in go-ahead shot with 0.8 seconds left and Texas Tech beats UNI in Battle 4 Atlantis

Joe Toussaint scored 21 points and Pop Isaacs banked in a floater with 0.8 seconds left to give Texas Tech a 72-70 victory over Northern Iowa in the Battle 4 Atlantis

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • Associated Press

Scores 18, drains four treys Isaacs notched 18 points (7-17 FG, 4-11 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 38 minutes during Thursday's 72-70 victory over UNI.

Impact Isaacs made four three-pointers for the second consecutive day and also put in his best shooting effort from the floor this season, shooting 41.2% on 17 shots. The sophomore point guard has struggled from the field with Thursday's effort raising his field-goal percentage to just 31.1% on the season. Despite his difficulties, Isaacs is averaging 13.8 points per game, in large part due to his ability to get to the line. Although he did not get to the line on Thursday, he had made 19 free throws in 25 attempts in his previous four games.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles from field Isaacs produced eight points (1-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and two steals over 34 minutes during Sunday's 56-42 victory over San Jose State.

Impact After producing 19 points in the opener, Isaacs was less efficient from the field on Sunday, making only one field goal. However, the seven boards were a career high for Isaacs and the five assists were one shy of his high total as a freshman last season. Isaacs will play a key role this season as the top ball-handler for the Red Raiders.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Isaacs helps make McCasland a winner in his debut as Red Raiders coach

Pop Isaacs scored 19 points and Texas Tech defeated Texas A&M-Commerce 73-46 to give coach Grant McCasland a victory in his Red Raiders debut

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • Associated Press

Two-way play superb in exhibition Isaacs logged 30 points (9-13 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 6-9 FT), three steals and two assists across his 23 minutes during the Red Raiders' exhibition game Sunday against Texas A&M.

Impact Isaacs logged the Raiders team's most points and steals as it defeated a top SEC side Sunday. The college sophomore averaged 11.5 points and 1.1 steals as a freshman. If able to elevate his already impressive output further, like he demonstrated Sunday, Isaacs can be one of the Big 12 Conference's most promising and best players during its 2023-24 season.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Balanced outing in tournament loss Isaacs accumulated 15 points (4-13 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two steals in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 78-62 loss to West Virginia.

Impact Isaacs posted at least four rebounds as well as four assists for the first time this season. This complemented his solid overall scoring night, as the 6-foot-2 true freshman posted double-digit points for the 15th time this season. Across 25 games with 24 starts, Isaacs averaged 11.5 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.7 assists, though he shot just 36.8 percent from the floor. Still, this extensive action early on in Isaacs' career is promising for his production in years to come.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

11 point in start Isaacs produced 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-5 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist in 31 minutes during Tuesday's 74-63 win over Oklahoma.

Impact Isaacs came off the bench last Saturday against West Virginia in his return from an ankle injury that caused him to miss six games. On Tuesday he pushed Kerwin Walton to the bench to return to his starting spot. Isaacs has had a really solid freshman campaign, averaging 11.7 points, 2.6 assists, 2.5 three-pointers, and 1.2 steals per contest. Texas Tech has now won six of their last eight games after an eight-game losing streak. They are finally healthy and are very much still in the race to get a bid in the NCAA Tournament.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Tuesday Isaacs is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game at Oklahoma.

Impact Isaacs is replacing Kerwin Walton in the starting lineup. He has averaged 11.8 points, 1.9 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.3 steals across 28.8 minutes per game this season.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 15 points Isaacs (ankle) amassed 15 points (6-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt), two rebounds and two steals over 29 minutes during Saturday's 78-72 win over West Virginia.

Impact Isaacs scored 13-to-15 points during all but one of his four games from Jan. 17 to Feb. 18. The anomaly was an earlier matchup Texas Tech played against West Virginia. During then, Issacs suffered the ankle injury that caused his recent unavailability.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Saturday Isaacs (ankle) is participating in warmups ahead of Saturday's game against West Virginia, RedRaiderSports.com reports.

Impact Isaacs appears to be in line to return from an extended absence after injuring his ankle Jan. 25 the last time these two teams met. The 6-2 freshman had started all 19 games he played in before getting hurt, averaging 11.6 points, 2.8 assists, 1.9 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 28.8 minutes per contest. He should provide some relief to the Red Raiders' backcourt upon his return.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to practice on Thursday Isaacs (ankle) is expected to practice on Thursday, per Carlos Silva Jr. of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.

Impact Isaacs will be a game-time decision before the Red Raiders play at West Virginia on Saturday. If he must sit out again, De'Vion Harmon and Kerwin Walton are expected to be their starting backcourt once more.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Monday Isaacs (ankle) was spotted without a uniform in Texas Tech's pregame warmups, per Carlos Silva Jr. of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.

Impact Isaacs looks set to miss his sixth straight game as he battles an ankle injury. It continues to be a tough break for the young point guard, who was playing admirably in his freshman season in Lubbock. Isaacs was averaging 11.6 points, 1.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists on the season, starting every game he's been healthy. His next chance to play will come Saturday against West Virginia.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Isaacs (ankle) will not be available for Saturday's game against Kansas State, Derek Young of On3.com reports.

Impact Isaacs appears set to miss his fifth game in a row while tending to an ankle injury. The 6-foot-2 freshman has averaged 11.6 points, 1.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists across 19 starts this season, and his next chance to suit up will come versus the in-state rival Longhorns on Monday. In Isaacs' absence, Lamar Washington will likely start his third game in a row Saturday. On the bright side, Justin Apodaca of Rivals reported prior to the game that Isaacs was seen shooting in street clothes and was no longer sporting a walking boot. Still, a return Monday seems iffy at best.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP at Oklahoma State Isaacs (ankle) did not play during Texas Tech's 71-68 loss Wednesday at Oklahoma State.

Impact Isaacs was and is still wearing a walking boot around his right foot. Because the injured ankle continues to not improve, he will be out indefinitely.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in uniform Monday night Isaacs (ankle) isn't in uniform ahead of Texas Tech's clash with Iowa State, Carlos Silva Jr. of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal reports.

Impact Isaacs missed the Red Raiders' last game, and looks set to miss another as Texas Tech hosts the Cyclones. The starting point guard's absence is a big loss for the Red Raiders, although they were able to win their last game against Louisiana State without Isaacs. He's averaging 11.6 points, 1.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists on the season, and will likely be supplanted by De'Vion Harmon in the starting five.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Isaacs (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against LSU, Jeff Goodman of Stadium reports.

Impact Isaacs sprained his right ankle during Wednesday's matchup against West Virginia and will remain sidelined for at least one contest. The severity of the injury remains unclear, but his next chance to suit up will arrive Monday against Iowa State. In Isaacs' absence, D'Maurian Williams and Lamar Washington are candidates to enter Texas Tech's starting lineup.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Helped back to locker room Isaacs suffered what appeared to be a significant ankle injury and was helped back to the locker room Wednesday versus West Virginia, Carlos Silva Jr. of the Lubbock Avalanche-Jour...

Impact Isaacs appeared to be in a lot of pain and was clutching at his right ankle on the floor before eventually being assisted back to the locker room. If the injury is as bad as it appears, Isaacs could be due for an extended absence and would present a significant loss for the Red Raiders. The 6-2 freshman has acclimated nicely to the collegiate level, averaging 12.1 points and 2.9 assists over 29.4 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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