ORUTerry Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Texas 79, ORU Women 40: 'Horns throttle Eagles By Associated Press 11/26/2006 AUSTIN, Texas -- Tiffany Jackson scored 21 points and No. 25 Texas overcome a sluggish offensive start to beat Oral Roberts 79-40 on Saturday. Erneisha Bailey had her second career double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds to help Texas (5-1) remain undefeated at home this season. Mariana Camargo led the Golden Eagles (4-1) with 13 points. Oral Roberts entered averaging 84 points, but shot just 34.8 percent and committed 29 turnovers. The Longhorns missed their first six shots and didn't score their first basket until Jackson's baseline jumper more than five minutes into the game. Bailey's layup off her second steal of the half with 9:12 left gave Texas its first lead of the game at 13-11. The Longhorns went on a 20-9 run and scored 15 points off 15 Golden Eagles turnovers to end the half. Oral Roberts' first points of the second half didn't come until the 16:21 mark when Sarah Davidson nailed a 3-pointer. By that time, Texas had 10 points. Texas 79, ORU 40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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