TCU 60 - 53 Southern Methodist
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Ruzgas leads TCU past SMU 60-53

Dec 3, 2009 - 4:05 AM DALLAS(AP) -- Edvinas Ruzgas scored 22 points as TCU rallied in the second half to defeat SMU 60-53 Wednesday night.

Zvonko Buljan (nine rebounds) and Ronnie Moss each added 14 points for the Horned Frogs (5-3), who started the second half with a 23-6 run to overcome a 28-23 halftime deficit.

Papa Dia and Derek Williams led the Mustangs (2-3) with 16 points apiece while Mouhammad Faye recorded his first career double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds.

Ruzgas shot 7 for 10 from the field, including 4 for 5 from 3-point range. He and Moss each scored eight points during TCU's momentum-changing run.

After trailing 50-38 with 7:33 left, SMU pulled to within one twice in the final 3:14 but couldn't retake the lead.

The Horned Frogs fell behind 8-0 and didn't score until Buljan hit two free throws with 12:23 remaining in the first half.






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