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Uzoh scores 20 as Tulsa holds off SMU 58-55
Mar 4, 2010 - 3:36 AM TULSA, Okla.(AP) -- Ben Uzoh scored 20 points, including two free throws with 9.1 seconds left, and Tulsa edged SMU 58-55 Wednesday night.Jerome Jordan added 12 points and 13 rebounds as the Golden Hurricane (21-9, 10-5) kept their hopes alive for a first-round bye in next week's Conference USA tournament in Tulsa.
Derek Williams led the Mustangs (14-15, 7-8) with 15 points while Mouhammad Faye and Robert Nyakundi each scored 13.
Uzoh hit a 3-pointer that put Tulsa ahead 56-47 with 2:18 to go, but two 3s by Faye helped SMU rally to within 56-55 with 44 seconds left.
The Mustangs had a chance to take the lead, but Williams missed his shot on a drive. Uzoh rebounded the ball and was fouled. After Uzoh hit both free throws, Williams attempted a long 3-pointer, but it clanged off the backboard.
- NCAA BB
SMU 55
TULSA 58 FINAL
Mar 3 10:05 PM - NCAA BB
SMU 24
TULSA 24 HALFTIME
Mar 3 8:54 PM
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