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Tulsa uses late run to break open close game
Posted March 31, 2008
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TULSA, Okla.(AP) Jerome Jordan scored 18 points, including two clinching free throws, to help lead Tulsa to a 73-68 victory over Bradley in the first game of a best-of-three series in the College Basketball Invitational finals on Monday.

Jordan, who also had 13 rebounds and four blocks, ignited a 13-3 run by slamming home a lob from Ben Uzoh to give the Golden Hurricane (24-13) a 49-48 lead.

After an inside basket by Sam Mitchell, Uzoh scored on a drive and a 3-pointer and Jordan scored inside. Uzoh then made one of two free throws, created a steal and passed ahead to Brett McDade for a layup to give Tulsa a 61-51 advantage with 4:44 to play.

A steal and layup by Daniel Ruffin started a Bradley rally that cut the lead to 65-57 with 2:52 left. Bradley got within 66-64 on a 3-pointer by Sam Maniscalco with 1:25 remaining.

After McDade hit two free throws for Tulsa with 52 seconds left, Bradley (20-16) missed three 3s on its next possession.

Free throws by Jordan and Rod Earls sealed the win.

Game 2 of the series will be played Wednesday night at Bradley. Game 3, if necessary, would be Friday at Tulsa.

Uzoh added 18 points for Tulsa, which outrebounded Bradley 47-30.

The Golden Hurricane had 17 turnovers, but shot just 59.5 percent from the line (22 of 37) and was 5 of 19 on 3-pointers.


 
Related:
Tulsa
    Record: 25-14
    C-USA record: 8-8

Bradley
    Record: 21-17
    The Valley record: 9-9

Jerome Jordan (TULSA)
    Class: Junior
    Height: 7'0'', Weight: 240 lbs
    Position: C
    11.9 PPG, 8.9 RPG, 0.9 APG

Ben Uzoh (TULSA)
    Class: Junior
    Height: 6'3'', Weight: 195 lbs
    Position: G
    15.6 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 3.6 APG

Brett McDade (TULSA)
    Class: Senior
    Height: 6'0'', Weight: 170 lbs
    Position: G
    7.9 PPG, 2.3 RPG, 3.1 APG

Sam Mitchell (TULSA)
    Class: Senior
    Height: 6'9'', Weight: 240 lbs
    Position: F-C
    2.1 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 0.1 APG

Daniel Ruffin (BRAD)
    Class: Senior
    Height: 5'10'', Weight: 162 lbs
    Position: G
    14.1 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 5.8 APG

Sam Maniscalco (BRAD)
    Class: Sophomore
    Height: 6'0'', Weight: 176 lbs
    Position: G
    10.8 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 3.3 APG

Rod Earls (TULSA)
    Class: Senior
    Height: 6'2'', Weight: 194 lbs
    Position: G
    6.4 PPG, 2.4 RPG, 1.6 APG