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Ole Miss Starts Hot, Defeats Limping LSU

Arizona wins at Houston while Clemson tops Florida State in 2OT

By Mike Buss,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 12, 2008 11:34 PM CST
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(Newser) – Mississippi bounced back from a tough loss at Tennessee Wednesday, and held off feisty LSU 74-71. The Rebels had a 14-point halftime lead and extended that to 22 before an 18-2 run by the Tigers, who played without two starters. Eniel Polynice and Chris Warren each had 15 points for Ole Miss in its first conference win. Elsewhere in the Top 25:

  • Arizona shot 60% and withstood an 11-0 second-half run by the Cougars during an 85-71 win. Jerryd Bayless led the winners with 33 points on a day where Houston honored legendary former coach Guy Lewis.
  • No. 19 Clemson hit two buzzer-beaters and got terrific outside shooting in the second overtime of a 12-point victory over Florida State.

Mississippi's David Huertas, left, dribbles as Louisiana State's Terry Martin (13) defends during a their game in Oxford, Miss., on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008. (AP Photo/Bruce Newman)
Mississippi's David Huertas, left, dribbles as Louisiana State's Terry Martin (13) defends during a their game in Oxford, Miss., on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008. (AP Photo/Bruce Newman)   (Associated Press)
Clemson's Terrence Oglesby reacts after hitting his third three point shot in the second overtime period against Florida State during a college baketball game in Clemson, S.C., Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008. Clemson won 97-85. (AP Photo/Patrick Collard)
Clemson's Terrence Oglesby reacts after hitting his third three point shot in the second overtime period against Florida State during a college baketball game in Clemson, S.C., Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008....   (Associated Press)
Clemson's Cliff Hammonds, left, and Florida State's Jason Rich go for the ball during the first half of the basketball game in Clemson, S.C., Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008. Clemson won 97-85. (AP Photo/Patrick Collard)
Clemson's Cliff Hammonds, left, and Florida State's Jason Rich go for the ball during the first half of the basketball game in Clemson, S.C., Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008. Clemson won 97-85. (AP Photo/Patrick...   (Associated Press)
Arizona forward Jordan Hill (43) is fouled by Houston forward Tafari Toney (42) during the second half of a basketball game Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, in Houston. Arizona beat Houston 85-71. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)
Arizona forward Jordan Hill (43) is fouled by Houston forward Tafari Toney (42) during the second half of a basketball game Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, in Houston. Arizona beat Houston 85-71. (AP Photo/Dave...   (Associated Press)
Arizona guard Jerryd Bayless drives by Houston forward Tafari Toney, right, to score during the first half of an NCAA basketball game Jan. 12, 2008 in Houston. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)
Arizona guard Jerryd Bayless drives by Houston forward Tafari Toney, right, to score during the first half of an NCAA basketball game Jan. 12, 2008 in Houston. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)   (Associated Press)
Arizona guard Nic Wise (13) fouls Houston guard Lanny Smith (23) during the first half of an NCAA basketball game Jan. 12, 2008, in Houston. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)
Arizona guard Nic Wise (13) fouls Houston guard Lanny Smith (23) during the first half of an NCAA basketball game Jan. 12, 2008, in Houston. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)   (Associated Press)
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Arizona 85 Houston 71

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