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Texas Tech Defeated at No. 16 Oklahoma
January 12, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Casey Morris had 11 points in the loss Saturday.
Jan. 12, 2013
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - 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 Lady 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.
Chynna Brown and Casey Morris scored 11 points apiece for Texas Tech.
The Lady Raiders take on Texas (7-7, 0-3) at 7 p.m. CT on Wednesday in Austin.
