LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) – This is the year of defense in the Big 12.
Five teams are allowing fewer than 63 points a game, and just two are giving up more than 70.
Nebraska starts the week first in the league and fourth nationally with a defensive average of 56.5 points a game. No. 16 Texas A&M is allowing 58.7 a game and No. 3 Texas 60.5.
A&M scored only 17 points in the second half of its 57-48 loss at Nebraska Saturday. Tough defense also fueled third-ranked Texas’ 71-58 win over Missouri in Austin. The Tigers were held 27 points below their season average.
A&M coach Mark Turgeon said teams are playing better defense across the board in the Big 12 this season. Last season Kansas led the Big 12 with a 64.2 point defensive average, and five teams allowed 70 or more.
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