Texas Tech uses 2nd-half surge to get past Utah State 65-53
Texas Tech guard Clarence Nadolny (3) steals the ball away from Utah State guard Marco Anthony (44) with a diving effort during the second half of a first round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Texas Tech guard Clarence Nadolny (3) steals the ball away from Utah State guard Marco Anthony (44) with a diving effort during the second half of a first round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Mar. 19, 2021 04:33 PM EDT
Utah State center Neemias Queta (23) blocks a shot by Texas Tech guard Micah Peavy (5) during the second half of a first round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Utah State center Neemias Queta (23) blocks a shot by Texas Tech guard Micah Peavy (5) during the second half of a first round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Mar. 19, 2021 04:05 PM EDT
Texas Tech guard Micah Peavy (5) scores with a slam dunk during the second half of a first round game against Utah State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Texas Tech guard Micah Peavy (5) scores with a slam dunk during the second half of a first round game against Utah State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Mar. 19, 2021 04:33 PM EDT
Utah State forward Justin Bean (34) tries to get a shot past the defense of Texas Tech guard Micah Peavy (5) during the first half of a first round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Utah State forward Justin Bean (34) tries to get a shot past the defense of Texas Tech guard Micah Peavy (5) during the first half of a first round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Mar. 19, 2021 02:17 PM EDT
Texas Tech head coach Chris Beard watches the action on the court from the sideline during the first half of a first round game against Utah State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Texas Tech head coach Chris Beard watches the action on the court from the sideline during the first half of a first round game against Utah State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Mar. 19, 2021 02:18 PM EDT
Utah State guard Brock Miller (22) passes the ball off to a teammate during the first half of a first round game against Texas Tech in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Utah State guard Brock Miller (22) passes the ball off to a teammate during the first half of a first round game against Texas Tech in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Mar. 19, 2021 02:11 PM EDT
Utah State guard Marco Anthony (44) scores with a slam dunk during the first half of a first round game against Texas Tech in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Utah State guard Marco Anthony (44) scores with a slam dunk during the first half of a first round game against Texas Tech in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Mar. 19, 2021 02:51 PM EDT
Utah State guard Steven Ashworth (3), left, is trapped along the baseline by Texas Tech guard Jamarius Burton (2) and forward Tyreek Smith (10) during the first half of a first round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Utah State guard Steven Ashworth (3), left, is trapped along the baseline by Texas Tech guard Jamarius Burton (2) and forward Tyreek Smith (10) during the first half of a first round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Mar. 19, 2021 02:49 PM EDT
The basketball hits the face of Utah State center Neemias Queta (23) after his layup attempt ricocheted off the rim during the first half of a first round game against Texas Tech in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

The basketball hits the face of Utah State center Neemias Queta (23) after his layup attempt ricocheted off the rim during the first half of a first round game against Texas Tech in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Mar. 19, 2021 02:51 PM EDT
Texas Tech guard Mac McClung (0) shoots a 3-point shot while Utah State guard Marco Anthony (44) defends during the second half of a first round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Texas Tech guard Mac McClung (0) shoots a 3-point shot while Utah State guard Marco Anthony (44) defends during the second half of a first round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Mar. 19, 2021 04:06 PM EDT
Texas Tech guard Kyler Edwards (11) catches a ride on the back of teammate forward Marcus Santos-Silva (14) as the two celebrate their win over Utah State in a first round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Texas Tech guard Kyler Edwards (11) catches a ride on the back of teammate forward Marcus Santos-Silva (14) as the two celebrate their win over Utah State in a first round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Mar. 19, 2021 04:06 PM EDT