No. 4 Houston holds off stubborn Texas for a 76-72 victory in overtime

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — J’Wan Roberts made a tiebreaking layup with 37 seconds left in overtime and Emanuel Sharp’s four free throws over the final 10 seconds sent No. 4 Houston to a 76-72 win over Texas on Monday night.

Jamal Shead led all scorers with 25 points for Houston (19-2, 6-2 Big 12). Shead came up with big shots time after time in a defensive slugfest when the Cougars struggled to find any offensive rhythm.

Shead’s consecutive 3-pointers in the second half came in a 9-0 run that helped Houston regain the lead after Texas had rallied from 11 points down. The Big 12’s best defensive team held the Longhorns to a single basket in overtime.

Max Abmas scored 20 for Texas (14-7, 3-5), but missed a wild layup with a chance to tie before the rebound fell to Sharp, setting up two free throws for a four-point Cougars lead.

Abmas was fouled on a 3-pointer and made two free throws before missing the third. Sharp again snagged the rebound and hit two free throws to seal the win.

NO. 7 DUKE 77, VIRGINIA TECH 67

BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Jeremy Roach scored 16 points off the bench to lead Duke past Virginia Tech.

Roach shot 5 of 11 from the floor and made four 3-pointers for the Blue Devils (16-4, 7-2 Atlantic Coast Conference), who have won three straight games and 11 of 12. Kyle Filipowski added 14 points, and Tyrese Proctor finished with 12.

MJ Collins paced the Hokies (13-8, 5-5) with 17 points as Virginia Tech had its three-game winning streak snapped. Hunter Cattoor had 15 points and Sean Pedulla and Lynn Kidd scored 12 apiece.

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