No. 16 Oklahoma defeats Texas Tech 65-55
Published
Jan. 12, 2013 10:37 p.m. ET
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Aaryn Ellenberg scored 26 points, including Oklahoma's last 13, as the No. 16 Sooners held off Texas Tech for a 65-55 victory on Saturday night.
Oklahoma (14-2, 4-0 Big 12) led 52-48 with 4:48 remaining when Ellenberg hit a 3-pointer, jumper and 3-pointer on consecutive possessions to thwart a comeback attempt by the Red Raiders (12-4, 2-2). She protected the lead by going 5 for 6 from the free-throw line in the final 1:32.
Ellenberg made 7 of 19 shots, including 5 of 10 from 3-point range. She had two blocked shots.
Joanna McFarland added 14 points and 16 rebounds and Nicole Griffin 13 points for the Sooners.
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Chynna Brown and Casey Morris scored 11 points apiece for Texas Tech.
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