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Petty Leads Tech Past Akron 91-71 to Open NCAA Tournament

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Petty Leads Tech Past Akron 91-71 to Open NCAA Tournament
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Texas Tech, seeded fifth, defeated Akron 91-71 in the NCAA Tournament first round in Tampa, led by Jaylen Petty's 24 points as five Red Raiders reached double figures; Akron's Amani Lyles scored 26 in a losing effort, and Tech advances to the Midwest second round to face Alabama or Hofstra.

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