Murray state
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Murray State got awfully close to a second straight bracket-busting upset before Butler reminded the Racers which small school almost always plays big in March.
Ish Smith had 17 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists for Wake Forest, which held a 58-54 lead over Texas with 7 minutes to play.
San Diego State scored eight straight points to take a 45-44 lead over Tennessee with 9 minutes to play.
Montana held a 29-28 halftime lead over third-seeded New Mexico despite leading scorer Anthony Johnson being held to two points - well below his 19.6 average - on 0-of-8 shooting.
Wake Forest took a 50-40 lead over Texas 5 minutes into the second half, holding Longhorns leading scorer Damion James to five points - 13 below his average - on 1-of-7 shooting.
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