Damarion Dennis scores 22 in Texas Tech's 76-42 win over Jackson State
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Last updated Nov 3, 2026

Damarion Dennis scored a career-high 22 points in his debut, leading No. 19 Texas Tech to a 76-42 victory against Jackson State in their season opener on November 2. Texas Tech, now on a 47-game nonconference home winning streak, dominated the game, building a 20-point halftime lead. The Red Raiders capitalized on Jackson State's 24 turnovers, scoring 29 points off these mistakes. Cruz Davis contributed 15 points, while Jackson State’s Mike Williams scored 11. Texas Tech is set to face Bethune-Cookman in their next game, while Jackson State will play Tulane.
- •Texas Tech scores 76 points against Jackson State's 42
- •Damarion Dennis makes an impressive debut with 22 points
- •Red Raiders improve to 47 straight home nonconference wins
- •Jackson State shoots just 29% from the field
- •Texas Tech will play Bethune-Cookman next
- 2:30 AMYahoo Sports — Damarion Dennis scores 22 in debut for No. 19 Texas Tech in 76-42 rout of Jackson State in opener
"LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Damarion Dennis scored a career-high 22 points in his Texas Tech debut, and the No. 19 Red Raiders opened the season with a 47th consecutive nonconference home win, beating Jackson State 76-42 on Monday night.
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