Texas Tech Forfeits 10 Wins, NCAA Hopes
Texas Tech, one day after declaring two players ineligible during the Big 12 Conference tournament, said Saturday it had withdrawn from NCAA tournament consideration and forfeited its 10 conference victories.
The Red Raiders, with a 19-9 record and the Big 12’s top scorer--guard Corey Carr--and top rebounder--center Tony Battie--had warranted strong consideration for an at-large NCAA bid.
School officials said a routine NCAA audit discovered the two players, Fredric “Deuce” Jones and Gracen Averil, were not eligible because a grade of “D” had been used in certifying their academic standing.
Texas Tech appealed the ruling to the conference Saturday morning but was denied.
Donald Haragan, Texas Tech president, said a review of the school’s academic-compliance procedures was under way.
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