MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Tariq Owens is in the starting lineup for Texas Tech after spraining his right ankle in Texas Tech's national semifinal victory over Michigan State.
Owens landed on teammate Norense Odiase underneath the basket and left that game, only to return briefly in the second half. He did not practice Sunday while wearing a walking boot, and he was still in the boot when he arrived at U.S. Bank Stadium on Monday night.
Chris Beard just told me under normal circumstances Tariq Owens would not play but because it’s the National Championship game, he WILL be out there. @CBSSports @TexasTechMBB @FinalFour pic.twitter.com/plE3DDKPdp
— Tracy Wolfson (@tracywolfson)
April 8, 2019 He shed the boot and warmed up with his teammates before tipoff against Virginia.
