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RUSTON, Texas, Nov. 10 (UPI) -- The Kurt Budke era began with a flair Sunday as Cheryl Ford totaled 24 points and 15 rebounds to lead 15th-ranked Louisiana Tech to a season-opening 85-76 victory over No. 7 Texas Tech.
Budke took over for legendary Louisiana Tech coach Leon Barmore and watched his team post in impressive win in his debut, defeating a club many think could be a national title contender.
Barmore retired with the best winning percentage in women's college basketball history (.869), posting a 576-87 record. Budke was his top assistant.
Ford, the Lady Techsters' center, dominated the paint, going 10-of-15 from the field. Starting forward Trina Frierson helped with 16 points and 11 rebounds.
Erica Smith added 17 points and Amber Obaze chipped in 13 for Louisiana Tech (1-0), which held a 45-37 edge off the glass and hit 26-of-31 free throws.
Plenette Pierson had a strong season debut for Texas Tech, totaling 25 points, eight rebounds and six blocks. She missed all but four games last season due to attitude-related suspensions.
Jia Perkins had 16 points and Erin Grant totaled 13, five rebounds, six assists and six turnovers for the Raiders.
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BRISBANE, Australia, Feb. 14 (UPI) --
An Australian man who bared his buttocks to Queen Elizabeth during the monarch's visit to the country was fined $800.
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