That outcome seemed unlikely when the Bears used hot perimeter shooting to fashion 15-point leads twice in the first half. Adams said the Red Raiders "could have rolled up the tent and gone home," but he coaxed them to hang in.
"You're just trying to get them emotionally stirred up so they'll keep clawing," he said. "I made the point that they made some really tough shots early and some of these shots aren't going to fall late. Just stay after them, keep a hand in their face and let's keep moving forward."