Texas Tech Dominates West Virginia in Shutout Victory: Texas Tech 49, West Virginia 0
Recap of Texas Tech vs West Virginia (49-0). Game highlights, key performances, and analysis.
Texas Tech Dominates West Virginia in Shutout Victory: Texas Tech 49, West Virginia 0
**Game Result Overview**
Texas Tech delivered a resounding performance against West Virginia, securing a dominant 49-0 victory. The Red Raiders' offense proved unstoppable, while their defense stifled the Mountaineers, leading to a shutout. The game was a showcase of Texas Tech's offensive firepower and their ability to control both sides of the ball.
**Key Individual Performances**
Behren Morton led the charge for Texas Tech, completing 25 of 32 passes for 310 yards and three touchdowns. His performance was crucial in establishing the Red Raiders' offensive rhythm. Lloyd Jones III also saw action at quarterback, throwing for 74 yards and two touchdowns on just five attempts. The receiving corps was led by Caleb Douglas, who hauled in five catches for 127 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to find the endzone. Terrance Carter added 98 receiving yards on 10 receptions. On the ground, Cameron Dickey led Texas Tech with 79 rushing yards.
For West Virginia, Scotty Fox Jr. struggled, managing only 98 passing yards on 13 of 23 completions. Jeff Weimer was the leading receiver for the Mountaineers, accumulating 77 receiving yards on six catches. Cyncir Bowers was the leading rusher for West Virginia with a mere 3 yards on the ground. The West Virginia defense was led by Darrian Lewis, who recorded 12 tackles. Reid Carrico and John Lewis each managed a sack for the Mountaineers, but the pressure wasn't enough to halt the Texas Tech offense.
**Turning Points**
The game's momentum began to shift early in the first quarter when West Virginia's Scotty Fox Jr. was sacked for a loss of 11 yards by Texas Tech's Reid Height. In the second quarter, Behren Morton was sacked for a 9-yard loss by Reid Carrico, and the Red Raiders had another setback with Adam Hill rushing for a 4-yard loss in the fourth quarter. These negative plays for the Red Raiders did not stop them from scoring.
The second quarter saw Texas Tech's offense hit its stride. Morton connected with Caleb Douglas for a 43-yard gain, setting up a scoring opportunity. A deep pass to Grayson Barnes for 29 yards was one of the few bright spots for West Virginia.
Texas Tech continued to build on its lead in the third quarter. A key interception by A. Boyd of West Virginia, returned for 67 yards, gave Texas Tech excellent field position. Then, in the third quarter, Morton found Douglas again for a 50-yard completion, further extending the lead.
The fourth quarter saw Lloyd Jones III connect with Micah Hudson for a 30-yard touchdown pass, extending the Red Raiders' lead. The penalty on West Virginia added 15 yards to the touchdown, further demonstrating the dominance of the Texas Tech offense.
**Looking Ahead**
Texas Tech's convincing victory over West Virginia signals a strong performance. The Red Raiders will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming games, while West Virginia will need to regroup and address their offensive struggles to improve their performance in the future.