Knight One Win Shy of Smith
By: Import User
Updated: January 7, 2009
Little Rock, AK (Sports Network) - Texas Tech head coach Bob Knight is now just one game away from tying Dean Smith for most career victories in NCAA Division I history after notching win number 878 in a 71-56 victory over the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Charlie Burgess lead the Red Raiders (9-3) in scoring with 19 points, while Jarrius Jackson and Martin Zeno each netted 17.
Charles Thomas posted a game-high 21 points to lead the Razorbacks (8-2), and Darian Townes netted 10 points while grabbing eight rebounds.
Texas Tech held Arkansas to a mere 34.8 percent shooting effort from the field during the first period, while connecting on 58.3 percent of it`s own attempts to take a 35-22 lead into the break.
In the second half, the Red Raiders shot 50.0 percent from the floor, in addition to converting 13-of-18 shots from the foul line en route to a 15- point victory.
Knight now has the chance to tie the record of 879 career wins at home against Bucknell on December 23rd.
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