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Texas A&M 88, Texas Tech 86
Jan 15, 2000 | Men's Basketball
January 15, 2000
Andy Leatherman's layup at the buzzer handed Texas A&M a controversial 88-86 victory over Texas Tech on Saturday at the United Spirit Arena.
Official Charles Range ruled that Leatherman's basket beat the clock, setting off a storm of protest from Texas Tech coach James Dickey and his players. The confusion lasted 39 minutes until officials finally declared A&M the winner.
Tech's James Ware nailed a 3-pointer with 8.6 seconds remaining to tie the game, capping a furious comeback by Texas Tech (9-4 overall, 0-2 Big 12). Texas A&M (5-9, 1-2) had built a 77-66 lead with 5:40 to play after a 3-pointer by Bernard King.
Tech led, 22-10, midway through the first half, but the Aggies closed strong to take a 47-41 halftime lead, only the third time all season the Aggies have led at intermission. Carlton Brown, who finished with 22 points, scored 18 in the first half to lead the Aggies.
A&M took its biggest lead with 15:37 left in the game when King hit a 3-pointer for a 62-50 lead.
Rayford Young led Texas Tech with 24 points, while Andy Ellis added 21 points and 11 rebounds. King added 15 points and Andy Slocum scored a career-high 12 for the Aggies.
The last time Texas A&M won a game at Lubbock was 1994, when a last-second basket triggered a brawl.
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