Texas Tech Routs Jackson State 76-42

Texas Tech opened its season with a 76-42 win over Jackson State in Lubbock behind a strong debut from Damarion Dennis.

Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Basketball

Texas Tech, ranked No. 19, defeated Jackson State 76-42 in its season opener on Monday night in Lubbock. Damarion Dennis scored 22 points in his Texas Tech debut.

Why it matters

The win extended Texas Tech's streak to 47 consecutive nonconference home victories and gave an early read on the team's depth in its first game of the season.

Dennis shot 8-of-12 from the field and made four 3-pointers, while Cruz Davis added 15 points, six rebounds and five assists. The source does not say how these numbers compare with the team's season averages.

The players

Damarion Dennis

Texas Tech guard who scored 22 points in his debut for the program.

The details

Texas Tech opened with a 12-1 run after Jackson State led 6-3, then built a 13-0 run that produced a 35-16 lead with 2:12 left in the first half. Josiah Moseley added 13 points and eight rebounds, while Mike Williams and Dorian McMillian scored 11 and 10 points for Jackson State.

Monday night, November 2, 2026: Texas Tech defeats Jackson State 76-42 in Lubbock.

Season Trajectory

The 47th consecutive nonconference home win extends Texas Tech's long-running home streak into the new season. Opening the season with a lopsided result gives an early marker for the team's competitive standing as the year begins.

Dennis's 22-point debut gives fantasy managers and bettors an early data point on his role in the rotation. The source does not indicate how his minutes or usage will change in later games.