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Lubbock, TX (SportsNetwork.com) - A couple of Big 12 Conference powers from the Lone Star State get together on Saturday afternoon, as the Texas Tech Red Raiders host the 11th-ranked Texas Longhorns. The Longhorns have dropped just two of their first 13 outings on the season, one of those coming against top-ranked Kentucky (63-51) in Lexington and the other a 74-71 overtime affair versus Stanford a few days before Christmas. The team bounced back from the loss to the Cardinal by taking out in-state rival Rice on Monday by a 66-55 final to wrap up a five-game homestand. As for the Red Raiders, they too got off to a hot start with nine wins in 10 opportunities. However, their trip to Nevada to take part in the Las Vegas Classic leading up to Christmas exposed them a bit. The team lost on back-to- back days versus Loyola-Chicago and Houston by double figures. It did manage to rebound though, with a 60-45 romp over North Texas earlier this week. Texas leads the all-time series by a 79-54 margin, although the Red Raiders won the most recent meeting, 59-53, on March 8, 2014 in Lubbock. Under head coach Rick Barnes, the Longhorns have won 12 of 16 conference openers. Considering the Horns had 16 turnovers and shot only 27.3 percent from 3- point range while hosting Rice, the team was lucky to come away with the win, especially since the Owls, a team which is now 3-8, was completely out of its league. Jonathan Holmes registered a double-double with 12 points and a game- high 10 rebounds, helping to give Texas a 39-25 edge on the glass. Myles Turner was responsible for 16 points and Javan Felix another 10. Holmes (12.5 ppg), Turner (12.0 ppg) and Felix (10.0 ppg) have all been trying to get by in the absence of Isaiah Taylor (14.0 ppg) who appeared in just three games before hitting the injury list with a wrist issue. However, on Friday it was announced that Taylor had been cleared to play, great news for sure with the Big 12 schedule in full swing. However, it remains to be seen whether or not Taylor will see action over the weekend since the Longhorns are still one of the top defensive teams in the country, allowing just 33.1 percent shooting from the floor and 55.1 ppg. Facing off against another team from the state of Texas, the Red Raiders clamped down on defense versus North Texas, limiting the Mean Green to just 18 total field goals while also forcing 16 turnovers. The visitors were a mere 2- of-18 behind the 3-point line and just 7-of-16 at the free-throw line where they were outscored by 13. Devaugntah Williams was responsible for 14 points and Isaiah Manderson 10 for the hosts. Even though he has come off the bench in five of 13 games, Williams is still the leading scorer for the program with 11.6 ppg. 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MVG seals Dublin hat-trick Michael van Gerwen wins the World Grand Prix for a third time Seeded players were dropping like flies during the opening few rounds with shocks galore, but in the end, it was the Green Machine who proved to be the best in the business. Here, we pick out some of the best moments from the tournament and its unique double-start format.Champions exit Reigning champion Robert Thornton and two-time winner James Wade crashed out on an opening night of high drama in Dublin. Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just ￡6.99. No contract. Thornton lost out over three sets to former Lakeside Champion Stephen Bunting who battled back from a set down to take victory. Aldershot thrower Wade also exited as he lost in the deciding leg of his three-set contest with Terry Jenkins in a repeat of the 2007 final.Power turned off Steve West told Sky Sports that he still cant explain how he beat Phil Taylor Phil Taylor headed to the Emerald Isle in buoyant mood having won the Champions League of Darts event in Cardiff. The 11-time World Grand Prix winner was up against Dublin debutant Steve West, but even before their clash the venue suffered a power cut - forcing a 20 minute delay. Taylor was sent crashing out of the first round Waltham Abbeys West was a leg away from defeat but a 101 checkout helped him win the set before claiming the decider 3-1 to inflict a massive shock.Im gobsmacked, said the world No 52. Phils an absolute legend and no one can express what hes done for this game - its an honour to play him even, and to beat him is unreal. Van Gerwens major milestones Michael van Gerwens milestones from his 18 major ranking titles Brilliant Barney Raymond van Barneveld put on a stunning display, hitting a 97.2 average to beat Adrian Lewis 3-0 Two-time World Grand Prix finalist Raymond van Barneveld seemed to be rediscovering his best form just in time as he took on Jackpot Adrian Lewis in a sizzling early showdown.Barney punished his opponent with some accurate darts to win in straight sets much to the surprise of an expectant crowd.I felt comfortable and I was never nervous, and tonight was my night, said Van Barneveld, who impressed with a 97.90 average. Van Barneveld flew through to the quarter-finals Wizardry arrows It was an incredible battle between Alan Norris and Simon Whitlock at the World Grand Prix In arguably the match of the tournament, Simon Whitlock rekindled his old form to battle it out with Alan Norris in a thrilling contest.ddddddddddddNorris hit back from two sets down to level, before taking a 2-1 lead in the fifth set. But Whitlock followed a 180 with his second 150 checkout of the game to force a sudden-death deciding leg, which he won with an incredible 10-darter to book a last eight spot. Watch Whitlock win his match against Norris with a 10-dart leg Magical MVG Michael van Gerwen beat a resurgent Simon Whitlock 3-1 to set up a semi-final meeting with Dave Chisnall Van Gerwen continued his charge towards the £100,000 title by averaging 103 in a classy 3-1 victory over Whitlock in the quarter-finals.The 27-year-old then fought back to beat Dave Chisnall to reach his fourth Dublin final in five years. Van Gerwen beat Gary Anderson 5-2 to win the World Grand Prix title for a third time With high hopes of a blockbuster final with World Champion Gary Anderson it was the flying Dutchman who claimed the glory to make it a treble at the double in-double out format. MVG needs another World title Michael van Gerwen must win another World Championship title, says Wayne Mardle He was averaging 108 by the time he stormed into a three-set lead and despite a spirited fightback, Van Gerwen got the job done with a stupendous 160 checkout to seal a 5-2. Watch Van Gerwens stunning 160 checkout to win the final You can watch Englands tour of Bangladesh, plus Premier League football and the British Masters on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy three months at half price! Also See: Van Gerwens major milestones MVG seals Dublin hat-trick MVG needs another World title Darts Grand Prix Results ' ' '