Christian Anderson has 26 points with 8 of No. 12 Texas Tech's record 17 3s in 92-73 win at Baylor

Texas Tech forward JT Toppin (15) goes up for a basket against Baylor guard Dan Skillings Jr. (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Texas Tech forward JT Toppin (15) goes up for a basket against Baylor guard Dan Skillings Jr. (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson, left, looks to pass the ball as Baylor guard Obi Agbim applies pressure during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson, left, looks to pass the ball as Baylor guard Obi Agbim applies pressure during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Texas Tech forward JT Toppin drives to the basket against Baylor during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Texas Tech forward JT Toppin drives to the basket against Baylor during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Baylor center James Nnaji, left, and Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson compete for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Baylor center James Nnaji, left, and Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson compete for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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WACO, Texas (AP) — Christian Anderson had 26 points while making eight of Texas Tech's program record-tying 17 3-pointers and the No. 12 Red Raiders beat Baylor 92-73 on Tuesday night for their fourth win in a row.

Donovan Atwell had 21 points on seven 3s, all in the first half, and JT Toppin scored 22 points for the Red Raiders (15-4, 5-1 Big 12). They never trailed while making 17 3s for the third time this season — and 14 before halftime, which was a conference record.

Toppin's career-best streak of seven consecutive double-doubles ended with only four rebounds.

Cameron Carr had 18 points and nine rebounds to lead Baylor (11-7, 1-5).

The Red Raiders shot 60% overall (33 of 55), and were even better on 3s at 63% (17 of 27). Anderson's eight 3s were a career high, and came on 10 shots from beyond the arc.

Tech led 23-10 before Toppin even took a shot, which came after the 6-foot-9 preseason AP All-America post grabbed a defensive rebound and went the length of the court for a layup while being fouled with 11:16 left in the first half.

Atwell scored Tech's first 12 points with four 3s in the first 3:05 of the game. His seven 3s on 10 attempts were a season high, and one off his career best.

Anderson had 20 points and six of his 3s in the first half, which finished with his step-back 3 for a 55-36 lead.

Up next

Texas Tech is home Saturday to play reigning Big 12 champion No. 6 Houston, whose only conference loss last season was to the Red Raiders. The Cougars beat them 69-65 on Jan. 6 in Houston.

Baylor hosts TCU on Saturday.

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