Texas Southern (1-6) battled unbeaten and No. 19 Colorado (6-0) two overtimes before going down to defeat 85-80.
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BOULDER, Colo. (AP) -- Josh Scott scored the first two baskets of the second overtime and No. 19 Colorado fought back from an early 15-point deficit to beat Texas Southern 85-80 on Tuesday night.
The Buffaloes (6-0) withstood a 39-point performance by Texas Southern's Omar Strong, who made nine 3-pointers, including three in the extra sessions.
Spencer Dinwidde had 24 points to lead Colorado, which is off to its best start since opening 6-0 in 1989-90. Scott finished with 18 points and 12 rebounds, Askia Booker added 15 points and Andre Roberson had 11.
Fred Sturdivant had 12 points and 11 rebounds for Texas Southern (1-6).
The Buffaloes (6-0) withstood a 39-point performance by Texas Southern's Omar Strong, who made nine 3-pointers, including three in the extra sessions.
Spencer Dinwidde had 24 points to lead Colorado, which is off to its best start since opening 6-0 in 1989-90. Scott finished with 18 points and 12 rebounds, Askia Booker added 15 points and Andre Roberson had 11.
Fred Sturdivant had 12 points and 11 rebounds for Texas Southern (1-6).
Mississippi St. 60, Alcorn St. 42
STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Craig Sword and Fred Thomas scored 14 points each to lead Mississippi State to a 60-42 victory over Alcorn State on Tuesday night.
STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Craig Sword and Fred Thomas scored 14 points each to lead Mississippi State to a 60-42 victory over Alcorn State on Tuesday night.
