Jack Marrion III Published 10:07 pm CST, Friday, February 22, 2019 The Bush boys basketball team trailed Spring Woods by nine points entering the fourth quarter, staring at the end of its season Feb. 22 at Don Coleman Coliseum. But the Broncos found a familiar strength, relying on defense to help rip the momentum and claim a 52-46 triumph. Junior Braelon Joe (15 points), senior Ariel Mauricio (13) and junior Danny McAdory (10) all reached double figures as Bush won its third straight area championship and ninth since 2008. Up next is District 18-6A champion Sam Houston, which defeated Travis 64-59 in its area playoff, in the Region III-6A quarterfinals. Down 37-28 after three quarters, the Broncos (26-10) held the Tigers to nine points in the final period. Fittingly, a steal by Joe that led to a putback by Jackson Morris put the Broncos ahead for good, 43-41 with 2:44 remaining. “For us, defense is really everything,” Mauricio said. “Ever since our … [Read more...] about Bush rallies behind defense to overcome fourth quarter deficit to Spring Woods
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Summer Creek rallies to defeat Cypress Creek to advance to region final
Marcus Gutierrez Published 9:54 pm CST, Friday, February 22, 2019 Summer Creek Head Girls Basketball Coach Carlesa Dixon pumps up her team during the 4th quarter of the Lady Bulldog's matchup with Cy Creek in their UIL Region III-6A Girls Basketball Semi-final at the Merrell Center in Katy on Feb. 22, 2019. less Summer Creek Head Girls Basketball Coach Carlesa Dixon pumps up her team during the 4th quarter of the Lady Bulldog's matchup with Cy Creek in their UIL Region III-6A Girls Basketball Semi-final at the Merrell ... more Photo: Jerry Baker, Contributor Photo: Jerry Baker, Contributor Image 1 of / 12 Caption Close Image 1 of 12 Summer Creek Head Girls Basketball Coach Carlesa Dixon pumps up her team during the 4th quarter of the Lady Bulldog's matchup with Cy Creek in … [Read more...] about Summer Creek rallies to defeat Cypress Creek to advance to region final
Joe Davis late home run lifts Cougars past Arizona
By Joseph Duarte, Houston Chronicle Published 9:35 pm CST, Friday, February 22, 2019 Houston Cougars first baseman Joe Davis (44) hits a home run. Houston Cougars first baseman Joe Davis (44) hits a home run. Photo: Tim Warner, Freelance / For The Chronicle Photo: Tim Warner, Freelance / For The Chronicle Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Houston Cougars first baseman Joe Davis (44) hits a home run. Houston Cougars first baseman Joe Davis (44) hits a home run. Photo: Tim Warner, Freelance / For The Chronicle Joe Davis late home run lifts Cougars past Arizona 1 / 1 Back to Gallery Joe Davis hit a solo home run with one out in the bottom of the eighth inning to send the … [Read more...] about Joe Davis late home run lifts Cougars past Arizona
Ugly offense — skid reaches 15
By John Marshall Published 9:24 pm PST, Thursday, February 21, 2019 TUCSON — Ryan Luther scored 19 points and Arizona ended its longest losing streak in 36 years with a 76-51 victory over Cal on Thursday night. The Wildcats (15-12, 6-8 Pac-12) were solid defensively all night and turned on the offense in the second half to end a losing streak at seven games. Cal (5-21, 0-14) had another ugly offensive night to extend its school-record losing streak to 15 games. The Bears shot 30 percent and went 6-for-26 from beyond the arc to remain winless in the Pac-12 since Feb. 3 of last year. Justice Sueing led the Bears with 18 points. Arizona’s bench scored 31 points and the Wildcats made 17 of 29 shots in the second half for their first win since Jan. 19. Luther led the second-half charge with 13 points. For the night, he went 5-for-8 from long range. Arizona won the first meeting with Cal 87-65 in Berkeley on Jan. 12. Arizona center Chase Jeter (4) drives … [Read more...] about Ugly offense — skid reaches 15
No. 6 Mississippi St pulls away for 80-66 win over Ole Miss
Jake Thompson, Associated Press Updated 8:43 pm PST, Thursday, February 21, 2019 OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Teaira McCowan didn't have a great second half on Thursday night against the Bulldogs' in-state rival. Anriel Howard did, and it was enough to push No. 6 Mississippi State past Mississippi 80-66. It was a much tighter game than Mississippi State might have anticipated but a dominant third quarter helped the Bulldogs pick up their 11th straight victory in the series. Howard finished with a team-high 21 points, including 17 in the second half. Ole Miss (9-18, 3-10 Southeastern Conference) kept things close throughout the first half, trailing 37-29 at the break. Mississippi State (24-2, 12-1) outscored the Rebels 26-14 in the third quarter to pull away. "We just kind of hung around and really the third quarter was the difference," Mississippi State head coach Vic Schaefer said. "I thought we came out and punched first and kind of had our foot on the pedal for a … [Read more...] about No. 6 Mississippi St pulls away for 80-66 win over Ole Miss