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Tubby Smith, Texas Tech top Gophers, 81-68

Texas Tech guard Jordan Jackson, right, dribbles against Minnesota forward Joey King on Sunday during the Puerto Rico Tip-Off tournament.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- Devaugntah Williams scored 21 points to help Texas Tech beat Minnesota 81-68 in Sunday's fifth-place game at the Puerto Rico Tipoff.

Zach Smith added 15 points for the Red Raiders (3-1), who gave coach Tubby Smith a victory against the program he led for six seasons.

Texas Tech led by six at halftime, then used a 7-0 burst to stretch the lead out to double figures midway through the second half.