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Washington helps No. 3 Memphis stay perfect in C-USA

Saturday, February 4, 2006

HOUSTON (AP) -- Memphis point guard Darius Washington, Jr. is used to opposing fans teasing him for his tearful reaction to the free throws he missed in last year's Conference USA championship. On Saturday, Washington proved he can still make them when it matters most. As hostile Rice fans chanted "Cry-baby! Cry-baby!" and waved tissues, Washington sank two free throws with 25.4 seconds left to help the third-ranked Tigers beat the Owls 84-79 for their 10th consecutive win. "You make those sh ...

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