No. 16 Texas Tech never trails in knocking off No. 3 Illinois

No. 16 Texas Tech beat No. 3 Illinois 84-78 in Lubbock on Tuesday night, never trailing. Cruz Davis led the Red Raiders with 20 points, while Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn added 15. Illinois cut a 22-point deficit to one late in the game, but Texas Tech answered with key baskets and rebounds to secure the win and improve to 3-0.