No. 1 Memphis edges UAB 79 78 on late play
No. 1 Memphis Tigers survive a tense finish in Birmingham to stay perfect. Chris Douglas-Roberts scored 32 including a go ahead three point play at 6.5 seconds, while UAB’s final shot missed. Upsets and strong performances punctuated a crowded slate.
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Texas Survives Baylor Narrowly Behind Durant Watch
Texas topples Baylor 82 77 in Waco as Damien James leads with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Durant watched from the Texas bench as the Longhorns squandered a 14 point lead in the final three minutes amid turnovers and late free throws. Five Longhorns reach double figures, including AJ Abrams and Justin Mason, while D J Augustin dishes 10 assists but struggles from the field.
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Desperation three lifts OU over Tech
Oklahoma edged Texas Tech 66 64 as David Godbold buried a deep three with 1.4 seconds left after Austin Johnson failed to beat a double team. Johnson scored 20. Godbold had eight while Blake Griffin grabbed 17 rebounds. Pat Knight praised the defense though lamented smart play.
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Beasley drops 40 as K State routs Missouri
Kansas State freshman Michael Beasley scored 40 points and grabbed 17 rebounds in a 100-63 victory over Missouri. Coach Frank Martin praised Beasley, who extended his standout freshman season with a second 40-point game and near a NCAA freshman double-double record. Bill Walker added 18 points and nine boards.
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Texas 82 Baylor 77 in tight Big 12 clash
Texas topped Baylor 82 to 77 in a mid season battle. Key performances came from Texas players Abrams Atchley and James while Baylor’s Dugat and Jerrells also produced double digits. Halftime Texas led 34-28 as both teams shot well from three point range and competed down the stretch.
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