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03/13 14:03 CDT Bates scores 27, Louisiana Tech takes down Missouri State 69-66
in Conference USA Tournament semis
Bates scores 27, Louisiana Tech takes down Missouri State 69-66 in Conference
USA Tournament semis
By The Associated Press
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) --- AJ Bates had 27 points in Louisiana Tech's 69-66
victory over Missouri State on Friday in the Conference USA Tournament
semifinals.
Bates added six assists for the Bulldogs (20-13). DJ Dudley scored 10 points,
going 5 of 9 from the field.
Michael Osei-Bonsu led the Bears (16-18) in scoring, finishing with 19 points,
eight rebounds and five assists. Keith Palek III added 15 points and Melakih
Cunningham finished with 13 points.
Louisiana Tech pulled off the victory after a 7-0 second-half run gave them the
lead at 41-36 with 14:03 left. Bates scored 11 second-half points.
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