Rally falls short as 66ers lose to Austin

BY Staff Reports
Sunday, February 10, 2013
2/10/13 at 7:05 AM


Highlight: The Tulsa 66ers' late comeback fell short as the Austin Toros defeated Tulsa 106-103 in overtime on Saturday at the Cedar Park Center. Five 66ers scored in double digits, including Rasual Butler with 28 points and seven rebounds. Dominique Sutton posted 20 points, six rebounds and four steals. Andy Rautins and Chris Quinn scored 15 points apiece while combining to distribute 11 assists. Hollis Thompson added 10 points.

Keys: Sutton was the first to score in the three-minute overtime period, putting Tulsa up two with 39 seconds to go. Jamarr Sanders responded with a 3-point basket on the other end to give Austin a one-point lead with 27 seconds left. Tulsa's next possession ended with a missed jumper from Butler.

Notes: The 66ers forced 19 Austin turnovers, including 11 off of steals.

Up next: At Texas, 3 p.m. Sunday.

Next home game: Vs. Iowa, Feb. 26, 7 p.m.

Radio: KAKC am1300

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