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LUBBOCK, Texas -- Justin Gray and Shadell Millinghaus scored 14 points apiece to lead Texas Tech to a 69-48 win over Incarnate Word on Wednesday night.Zach Smith finished with 13 points and six rebounds for the Red Raiders (6-1) and Keenan Evans added 11 points and five assists.I thought tonight, about half our baskets were on assists, Texas Tech coach Chris Beard said. So, that means were playing unselfish basketball. I thought we drove the ball well tonight, made enough free throws to win.Simi Socks and Jorden Kite scored 12 points apiece for Incarnate Word (2-3), which shot 37 percent from the floor and lost the points off turnover margin 23-9.Entering the game, Texas Tech had four players averaging double-digit scoring. It continued its varied scoring by matching that total and having eight players score.The Red Raiders, which outrebounded the Cardinals 36-26, committed 12 turnovers and caused 22 Incarnate Word turnovers.Texas Tech dominated frontcourt play, scoring 40 points in the paint to Incarnate Words eight.I thought we had a really nice shot chart in terms of where the baskets were coming from other than the 3-point line, Beard said. Thats an objective of ours.Texas Tech jumped out to a 15-4 lead before the Cardinals climbed back into the game, 19-11. Millinghaus had 11 points in the first half, which ended with the Red Raiders up 38-25 as the Cardinals went scoreless for almost five minutes.After shooting 43 percent in the first half, the Red Raiders, who have shot 53 percent for the season, shot 54 percent in the second half to pull away. They did that despite finishing 1 of 11 behind the 3-point line.Incarnate Word, which lost to then-ranked No. 21 Texas by five points earlier this season, was within eight points early in the second half before Texas Tech pulled away.Shawn Johnson entered the game as Incarnate Words leading scorer with 23 points per game. He was held to six points.They bodied him up, Incarnate Word coach Ken Burmeister said. Hes not the kind of player that can take it off the dribble. He has great athleticism. They boxed him up pretty good.BIG PICTUREIncarnate Word: 2016-17 is the final season in Incarnate Words transition from NCAA Division II to NCAA Division I. Next season, it will be eligible for Southland Conference and NCAA Tournaments.Texas Tech: The Red Raiders are playing without standout forwards Norense Odiase and Aaron Ross. Both are rehabbing injuries. In their absence, graduate transfer Anthony Livingston has provided quality frontcourt minutes.TREY TROUBLEThe Red Raiders entered the game first in the Big 12 with a 43.6 3-point percent shooting percentage. Wednesday, they finished 1 for 11 (9.1 percent).Youre not going to shoot it great every night, but I have a lot of confidence in our shooters, Beard said. Weve got a lot of guys that put in a lot of time. Between classes. Early morning. At night. I think the 3-point shot is going to be a great weapon for us this year.UP NEXTIncarnate Word starts a three-game homestand Sunday when it hosts LIU Brooklyn.Texas Tech hosts Conference USA-member Rice on Saturday. Yeezy Shoes . The FA rejected Wilsheres appeal that the length of his punishment was "clearly excessive" and said Thursday his suspension begins with immediate effect. He will miss league matches against Chelsea on Monday and West Ham on Dec. 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The Hall of Fame goalie just wasnt ready. This time around, the deal was sweetened -- a chance to coach and have a say in hockey-related decisions. He couldnt pass up this chance, agreeing last week to a four-year deal with a mutual option for a fifth season. "I was afraid in 2009, that maybe I missed one of best opportunities of my life," Roy said at his introductory news conference Tuesday. "Here I am in 2013, same opportunity. I truly feel that sometimes, the biggest mistake were making as a coach is you want to go too fast." The fiery goaltender has mellowed since his retirement a decade ago. Well, as much as he can anyway. Roy has been serving as coach and general manager for the Quebec Remparts of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League over the last eight seasons, which he feels has prepared him for taking over as a first-year NHL coach. But theres this hanging over his head: The stigma that great players dont make great coaches. "Im not nervous about that," said Roy, who won the Memorial Cup title with the Remparts in 2006 and finished with a 348-196 mark. "To be honest with you, I checked one interesting stat: 100 per cent of the coaches who are coaching now in the NHL were rookies at one time in their careers. "My No. 1 quality is that Im not afraid to put in the time." He has plenty of help, too, as the 47-year-old Roy joins forces with Sakic to fix a squad thats missed the playoffs three straight seasons. Roy and Sakic worked well on the ice, helping the Avs to Stanley Cup titles in 1996 and 2001, and believe it will carry over to the front office. "We have different personalities -- Im more laid back and hes more fiery -- but at the end of the day, weve always agreed on the same things," Sakic said. "When it came to hockey, we were always on the same page." Roy couldnt agree more. "Im extremely proud Joe and Josh gave me the opportunity to be part of that new era," said Roy, who wouldnt reveal the winner of their golf match. "Thats the way Im looking at it. Joe and I had an opportunity to be part of something really special in the past. I think were going to also be part of something very special in the future. "We might not win the Stanley Cup next year. But were going to have a Stanley Cup attitude." Some of Roys players sshowed up for the festivities, with captain Gabriel Landeskog, forward Paul Stastny and goalie Jean-Sebastien Giguere sitting in the front row.dddddddddddd Growing up, Giguere was a big fan of Roy, pretty much becoming a goalie because of him. "What I admired most was his winning attitude and self-confidence," Giguere said. "He could speak up in the papers and back it up the next day. Thats extremely hard to do. He knew he was going to win. He knew he was the best player. Thats something that I always admire of him, something I always try to do somewhat, not to his level but my level." Theres an awe factor with Landeskog, too. This was Roy stepping in, one of the winningest goaltenders of all time. "Its obviously a little different shaking hands with a Hall of Famer. That doesnt happen every day," Landeskog said. "We have to realize hes here to get our best, here for the teams best." Roys inheriting an Avs squad coming off a season in which they finished last in the Western Conference. The gloomy season led to the firing of coach Joe Sacco in late April. But its not all gloom for this franchise -- the Avs do possess the No. 1 pick in the upcoming draft. Whats more, they also boast a youthful core with Matt Duchene, Ryan OReilly and Landeskog all under 23. Still, there are some that believe Roy was a nostalgic hire by the Avalanche, a chance to bring back a fan favourite from the glory days. "Fair enough to hear that," said Roy, whos won four Stanley Cups, including two with Montreal. "It doesnt bother me one bit. I dont want to sound cocky by saying this and I dont have a crystal ball, but theres not too many rookie coaches saying theyre coaching after winning four Stanley Cups as a player and a Memorial Cup as a coach." See, hes mellowed. As a player, the passionate goaltender always stood his ground -- even challenging other goalies to fights -- and once uttered one of the best quips when Chicago forward Jeremy Roenick said something about him during the 1996 playoffs, only to have Roy retort: "I cant hear what Jeremy says, because Ive got my two Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears." Roy unintentionally played off that phrase Tuesday, when he was asked about the golf outing/meeting with Sakic and Kroenke a few weeks ago. "Joe has always been a very loyal hockey player, a loyal person. Its easy for me to work with Joe," Roy said. "Josh, as a president, wants stability, wants to see a coach there for a long time. That sounds really good to my ears." Roy chuckled. "I could have my Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears, but they are no longer there," he said. ' ' '