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Texas Tech upsets No. 14 Iowa State 85-82 in OT

Texas Tech forward Zach Smith (11) pulls in a rebound between Iowa State forward Georges Niang (31) and Deonte Burton during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Mark Rogers)
Texas Tech forward Zach Smith (11) pulls in a rebound between Iowa State forward Georges Niang (31) and Deonte Burton during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Mark Rogers) Texas Tech forward Zach Smith (11) pulls in a rebound between Iowa State forward Georges Niang (31) and Deonte Burton during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Mark Rogers)

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) – Zach Smith made two free throws with 18 seconds remaining in overtime to lead Texas Tech past No. 14 Iowa State 85-82 on Wednesday night.

It was the second straight year the Red Raiders beat the Cyclones in Lubbock. Last season, Iowa State was ranked ninth.

Deonte Burton scored a season-high 20 points and Abdel added 19 points to lead Iowa State (17-7, 6-5). Fans stormed the court after the victory.

Aaron Ross scored 20 points and Devaugntah Williams added 19 to lead Texas Texas (14-9, 4-7).

Iowa State built leads several times – in each half – only to watch the Red Raiders claw their way back. Two free throws by Smith in separate two trips to the free-throw line tied it at 78 at the end of regulation.