Wright scores 17 as No. 22 Cincinnati beats Oregon 77-66 for Global Sports Classic title
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Cashmere Wright made five 3-pointers and scored 17 points to lead No. 22 Cincinnati to a 77-66 win over Oregon in the championship game of the Global Sports Classic on Saturday night.
The Bearcats (6-0) led by nine at the break but Oregon opened the second half with a 21-10 surge to move in front. Cincinnati eventually settled down and closed the game with a 25-12 stretch to secure the win.
The Bearcats had four players score in double figures. Sean Kilpatrick and JaQuon Parker had 16 points apiece, and Titus Rubles scored 13.
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One night after holding Iowa State to 37.3 percent shooting, the Bearcats held Oregon to 35.8 percent (19 of 53).
Carlos Emery led Oregon (5-1) with 15 points and nine rebounds. E.J. Singler added 11 points.