Texas Tech Athletics
Sam Houston State
Ronald Ross Sparks Red Raider Explosion
December 17, 2003 | Men's Basketball
Dec 17, 2003
By BETSY BLANEY
Associated Press Writer
LUBBOCK, Texas - Ronald Ross scored a career-high 24 points, including 21 in the first half, as Texas Tech beat Sam Houston State 97-63 on Wednesday night.
The Red Raiders (9-2) never trailed and built their largest lead of 39 points twice, the last time with 2:27 remaining on a 12-footer by Joseph Works to put Tech up 92-53.
Sam Houston State (3-4) was plagued by poor shooting throughout the game, hitting only 20-of-59 from the field. The Bearkats also turned the ball over 24 times, leading to 31 of Tech's points.
Ross' previous career high came Saturday when he scored 16 points in Tech's 78-68 win over San Diego State. Against the Bearkats, Ross hit all three of his 3-pointers.
Andre Emmett scored 13 points and Josh Washington added 12 for Tech.
Ryan Griffin scored 18 points and Joe Thompson added 10 for the Bearkats.
Two years ago, Sam Houston State handed Bob Knight his first loss at Texas Tech. The Bearkats erased a 16-point halftime deficit then with a tough second-half comeback to beat the Red Raiders 69-65.
Tech started fast and led 49-28 at halftime.
