Texas Tech vs. West Virginia Short Report | Sep 23, 2023
Milan Puskar Stadium
Morgantown, WV
Sep 23, 2023
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Game Recap
The West Virginia Mountaineers secured a 20-13 victory over the Texas Tech Red Raiders in a tightly contested game. Both teams had their share of highlights, with Texas Tech's rushing attack and West Virginia's clutch plays making significant impacts. The battle saw key performances from both sides, providing a blend of offensive drives and defensive stands.
Despite Texas Tech's strong rush game led by Tahj Brooks, West Virginia's defense held firm under pressure. Quarterback Nicco Marchiol's pivotal moments in the final quarter sealed the win for West Virginia. A blend of strategic special teams play and critical defensive stops rounded out the Mountaineers' overall performance.
Key Plays:
Gino Garcia (Texas Tech)
CJ Donaldson Jr. (West Virginia)
Michael Hayes (West Virginia)
Michael Hayes (West Virginia)
Jerand Bradley (Texas Tech)
Kole Taylor (West Virginia)
Gino Garcia (Texas Tech)
Standout Players:
Nicco Marchiol (West Virginia, QB)
Completed 12 of 21 passes for 78 yards and a touchdown, also ran for 72 yards on 15 attemptsCJ Donaldson Jr. (West Virginia, RB)
Rushed for 48 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries and caught 2 passes for 11 yardsKole Taylor (West Virginia, TE)
Caught 3 passes for 39 yards and a touchdownTahj Brooks (Texas Tech, RB)
Rushed for 149 yards on 25 carries and added a reception for 6 yardsGino Garcia (Texas Tech, K)
Made both of his field goal attempts, including a 39-yarder and a 34-yarderMichael Hayes (West Virginia, K)
Made both of his field goal attempts, including a 46-yarder and a 28-yarderMarcis Floyd (West Virginia, S)
Made a key sack and contributed 1 tackle for loss
Team
1
2
3
4
T
Texas Tech Red Raiders
3
0
0
10
13
West Virginia Mountaineers
7
6
0
7
20
