18 points @ Texas
When Texas Tech managed to beat Texas in Austin, the star of the show was senior forward T.J. Holyfield who had just two points but who saved the day with five blocks, three of which came in the last 30 seconds to help Tech protect a one-score lead. But while Holyfield was the hero, Ramsey was Tech’s offensive leader with a team-high 18 points.
It was another efficient performance from the shooting guard as he knocked down 6 of his 7 shots, including both of his looks from 3-point range. And the fact that he didn’t fully rely on the 3-ball for his offense was nice to see as he often was too dependant on his outside shot to get his points. In fact, his two made 3s were tied for the fewest he had in any of his ten highest-scoring games and his two 3-point attempts were his fewest in those ten games.
Where he was especially effective in Austin was in his ability to get to the line as he went 4-6. In fact, six were the most free throws he shot in any game this year, a number he reached six times.
In the 62-57 win, 14 of his points came after halftime. That was important in helping Tech erase a first-half deficit that was 17 points at one time.
His 3-pointer with 5:48 to play gave his team its first lead of the game 50-48. In fact, that would be his final bucket of the afternoon.
But the work he did to help pull Tech back into the game was critical although it somewhat overshadowed by Holyfield’s block party and some late buckets by Kyler Edwards. In fact, he had 10 points in the first 14 minutes of the half to help Tech pull within 48-46 after being down 12 at the break. It was the type of showing that Tech fans may not remember when we think back on Ramsey’s season but it was critical in helping the Red Raiders secure one of the season’s best victories.