Roach scores 21 to lead Texas past Xavier 78-76 in OT
AUSTIN, Texas -- Kerwin Roach II had 21 points, eight rebounds and six assists as Texas narrowly beat Xavier 78-76 in overtime in the second round of the NIT on Sunday.
Roach was fouled on a drive with 20.2 seconds left in overtime and hit 1 of 2 free throws before getting two more attempts after an offensive rebound. He missed both at 16.8 and Xavier had three good looks at tying it but Tyrique Jones' put-back attempt, and Naji Marshall's layup, rolled off.
At the end of regulation, Xavier guard Quentin Goodin got his defender in the air to get to the free-throw line with 2.7 seconds left. He made 1 of 2 free throws and Zach Hankins' put-back attempt at the buzzer was blocked by Jericho Sims.
Courtney Ramey and Jase Febres each added 17 points for Texas (18-16). Sims had 11 points and seven rebounds.
Roach was 7 of 15 at the line as Texas made just 15 of 25, but the Longhorns sank 11 of 24 3-pointers -- with five from Febres.
Jones scored a career-high 22 points on 10-of-12 shooting and had 11 rebounds for the Musketeers (19-16). Marshall added 19 points and eight rebounds. Goodin had 14 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jeb Hartness
- Byron Jarrett
- Chance Moore
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Seton Hall | 13-7 | 5 | 25-12 |
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Houston | 15-3 | - | 32-5 |
Iowa State | 13-5 | 2 | 29-8 |
Baylor | 11-7 | 4 | 24-11 |
Texas Tech | 11-7 | 4 | 23-11 |
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Kansas | 10-8 | 5 | 23-11 |
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TCU | 9-9 | 6 | 21-13 |
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Kansas State | 8-10 | 7 | 19-15 |
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