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03/05 22:53 CST Greer, Wooten combine for 20, Colorado women advance in Big 12
Tournament with 55-48 win over Kansas
Greer, Wooten combine for 20, Colorado women advance in Big 12 Tournament with
55-48 win over Kansas
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) --- Logyn Greer and Desiree Wooten both scored 10 points
in No. 6 seed Colorado's 55-48 win over No. 11 seed Kansas on Thursday night to
advance to the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Conference Tournament.
Greer shot 4 for 7 from the field and drained both her attempts from 3-point
range from the Buffaloes (21-10). She had six rebounds and four blocks. Wooten
added four assists.
Colorado was in foul trouble early, racking up seven fouls in the first
quarter. A 9-0 run in the second quarter broke the game open for the Buffaloes
and they entered halftime up 26-18. Their defense held Kansas to 36% (19 of 53)
from the field and 15% (2 of 13) from 3-point range.
Kansas (19-13) was led in scoring by S'Mya Nichols, who put up 14. Her and
Sania Copeland scored the only 3-pointers for the Jayhawks.
Up next
Colorado: Will play No. 3 seed Baylor on Friday. The Lady Bears are ranked No.
20 in the country.
Kansas: Will wait for an invitation into a postseason tournament.
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