SWAC Hoops Recaps - TSU Pushes #19 Colorado to 2OT
Texas Southern (1-6) battled unbeaten and No. 19 Col ora do (6-0) two overtimes bef ore going down to defeat 85-80. Courtesy SWAC.org Photo/Colorado Athletics Photo/Colorado Athletics Courtesy: SWAC.org 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). Mississippi St. 60, Alcorn St. 42 STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Craig Sword and Fred Thomas scored 14 points each to lead Mississippi State to a ...