Feb. 13, 2008

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LUBBOCK, Texas -- Alan Voskuil scored a career-high 30 points and Texas Tech beat No. 18 Kansas State 84-75 on Wednesday night to give Pat Knight his first win since taking over for his father.

Bob Knight, the winningest coach in Division I history, applauded from his seat in a box as his son-successor got hugs from his assistants and players. Pat Knight shared high-fives with fans as he strolled out of the arena to loud cheers.

Bill Walker had 27 points and Michael Beasley added 22 for Kansas State (17-6, 7-2), which came into the game in first place in the Big 12.

The Red Raiders (13-10, 4-5) scored on seven of their first eight possessions in the second half. A 15-6 run gave Texas Tech a 60-38 lead with about 14 minutes remaining.

But the Wildcats went to a full-court press and it gave Tech fits. Kansas State used a 20-4 run, including 12 points by Walker, and got within 64-58 with just under nine minutes remaining.

And they stopped Voskuil's outside shooting. He was held scoreless for seven minutes and Tech had just three field goals during his drought but they did go 8-for-13 from the free throw line during the span.

A 3-pointer by Jacob Pullen pulled the Wildcats within 70-66 with 5:34 left, but that was as close as they came the rest of the way.