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NEWPORT, R.I. -- Eighth-seeded Donald Young knew what to expect from a player hes often practiced against.That made it easier pulling off the upset over top-seeded Steve Johnson.Young beat fellow American Johnson in the quarterfinals of the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships on Friday, 6-2, 6-3.I played well. Stevie, we know each other well and we train a lot in the offseason and practice throughout the year, so theres no mysteries there, the 26-year-old Young said. I know how to beat him. Youre going to have to play well, so I knew exactly what I had to do, and fortunately I was able to do it.Young saved all five break points in the match.The 26-year-old Johnson connected on just 46 percent of his first serves. Johnson is ranked a career-best 25th this week.Johnson, who will be representing the United States at the Rio Olympics next month, is glad to see a friend doing well.Its great. Im happy for him. DY is a great friend of mine, so hopefully he can continue on, he said. Of course theres pressure, but you guys put it on us more than we do, so Ive got no issue with it.Young entered the week ranked 61st.In other quarterfinal play, second-seeded Ivo Karlovic of Croatia reached his third consecutive semifinals on Newports grass courts, beating Switzerlands Marco Chiudinelli 6-3, 6-4.The 37-year-old Karlovic said the hot, humid day with an abundance of sunshine made it tough. He was glad his match didnt last long.It was real difficult. It was hot today, the 6-foot-11 Karlovic said. Last month I was in Europe and England and it was cool and almost cold, and this week earlier was cool, so today was pretty difficult. I was struggling a little there, but I was lucky that it was all done in two sets. The way I was playing, Im pretty happy with that.Karlovic served 16 aces and won 84 percent of his first-serve points.It always helps when you can hit a lot of aces, because this is my best weapon and thats my game -- to have a lot of quick points, not a lot of rallies, he said.Karlovic lost in the final the last two years.In another quarterfinal match, third-seeded Gilles Muller of Luxembourg rallied past Frances Adrian Mannarino, the No. 6 seed, 2-6, 6-1, 6-2.Marcos Baghdatis of Cyprus advanced to the semifinals Thursday.The semis will be played on center court after enshrinement ceremonies for the 2016 class into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Marat Safin and Justine Henin head this years class.Cheap Air Jordan 17 Retro Black Friday . The team said Saturday that Lopez was hurt during its 121-120 overtime loss at Philadelphia on Friday. The Nets said they would issue another update next week after consultation with their doctors. Cheap Air Jordan 7 Retro Black Friday . 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Aaron Ross finished with 16 points, including making all 10 of his free throws.As a competitor, of course I dont want to see us get out to that kind of a start, Beard said. But, I look forward to adversity.The Red Raiders have started 3-0 for the first time since 2012-13 and have won 22 consecutive home nonconference games.Asante Gist led Eastern Kentucky with 21 points and three assists. Jayle Babb-Harrison had 14 points and Nick Mayo and Zach Charles scored 13 points apiece.Early in the first half, the Colonels (1-3) maintained leads of 19-9 and 27-12 before being held scoreless for a 4:56 stretch.I was proud of the way we got out of the gates quickly, especially after a long day of travel, Eastern Kentucky coach Dan McHale said. We let (Texas Tech) start carving us up defensively. And they got easy looks. And then the floodgates opened a little bit. We were still in control for most of the first half.During that cold spell, Texas Tech (3-0) tied the game and finished the first half with a 46-41 lead.With the game tied 57-57 early in the second half, Texas Tech took a 10-point lead when Eastern Kentucky had a scoring drought that lasted roughly five minutes.Eastern Kentucky, which made 12 3-pointers, shot 36.8 percent from the floor.After 24 points off turnovers in its last game against North Texas, the Red Raiders scored 19 points off turnovers.ddddddddddddelentless pursuit, Gray said. Not quitting. Not giving up. And just playing extra hard on the defensive end. Trying to push as much as we can in transition once we get that stop. And just making smart choices on offense.BIG PICTUREEastern Kentucky: Two of Eastern Kentuckys standout underclassmen have continued to perform well. Gist, a freshman, started 4 for 5 from 3-point range. Mayo, the Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the Year last season, had nine second-half points.I think (Mayo) is as good as advertised, Beard said. I know what a pro looks like when I see it. Hell be a guy that plays after college. To me, hes a guy that can start on most BCS teams.Texas Tech: The Red Raiders have been without standout forward Norense Odiase for the third straight game. In a press conference this week, Beard said the timetable for Odiases return is potentially four to five weeks. Graduate transfer Anthony Livingston (11 points, six rebounds) has started and provided quality frontcourt minutes.UP NEXTEastern Kentucky: Visits Idaho State Tuesday afternoon. In November, Eastern Kentucky faces teams from six states -- North Carolina, Alabama, Texas, Idaho, Kentucky and Indiana.Texas Tech: Traveling to Mexico for the Cancun Challenge tournament, which starts Tuesday. It will face Auburn and Purdue or Utah State. ' ' '