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NCAA Basketball: Previewing the Big 12/SEC Challenge

By Doug Winkey

Jan 23, 2017; Stillwater, OK, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Jawun Evans (1) handles the ball while TCU Horned Frogs guard Alex Robinson (25) defends during the second half at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Cowboys won 89-76. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2017; Stillwater, OK, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Jawun Evans (1) handles the ball while TCU Horned Frogs guard Alex Robinson (25) defends during the second half at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Cowboys won 89-76. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 25, 2017; Waco, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders forward Zach Smith (11) goes up for the dunk against the Baylor Bears during the first half at Ferrell Center. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 25, 2017; Waco, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders forward Zach Smith (11) goes up for the dunk against the Baylor Bears during the first half at Ferrell Center. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports /

LSU @ Texas Tech

Location: Lubbock, TX

LSU Tigers — 9-10 (1-7 SEC)

Texas Tech Red Raiders — 14-6 (3-5 Big 12)

Match-up to watch: Keenan Evans vs. Antonio Blakeney

These two guards are likely going to battle all game long. Both are their teams’ leading scorers; Blakeney averages 16.7 points per game and shoots 36 percent from deep while Evans is at 14.4 points per game and an astounding 48 percent from long range.

Evans has the clear edge on defense as well as shooting; he steals just over one per game compared to Blakeney’s less than one. Evans is the far better player with the better overall supporting cast in this game.

Prediction: Texas Tech 81 LSU 69

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