In a nail-biting finale, Texas Tech pulled off an incredible victory with a clutch layup in the dying seconds of overtime. Darrion Williams emerged as the hero of the game, sinking the decisive basket with just 7.3 seconds remaining. Earlier, he had brought the game into overtime by nailing a critical 3-pointer in the closing moments of regular play, securing an 85-83 triumph over Arkansas on Thursday night.
This thrilling March Madness clash marked the first overtime game of the tournament, sparked by the Red Raiders’ remarkable rally. Trailing by 13 points with under five minutes left, Texas Tech mounted a relentless comeback, demonstrating remarkable resilience and tenacity.
With this victorious upset, Texas Tech moves forward to face the top-seeded Florida in the West Region final on Saturday. A win there would mark the Red Raiders’ entry into their second-ever Final Four, igniting hopes and expectations for the team and its fans.