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VIDEO: Texas Tech coach says 'hit first mentality' helped beat Arizona
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VIDEO: Texas Tech coach says 'hit first mentality' helped beat Arizona

  • Bruce Pascoe
  • Feb 14, 2026
  • Feb 14, 2026 Updated Feb 16, 2026
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After Texas Tech beat Arizona 78-75 in overtime, Red Raiders coach Grant McCasland said it was necessary for his players to have a "hit first mentality" to beat the Wildcats.

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