Dekaney grad Durley contributes to Cincinnati victory

Spring Dekaney High School graduate Alexis Durley scored 10 points for the University of Cincinnati in its 59-50 win over conference rival University of Pittsburgh on Wednesday, Feb. 20 at the Peterson Events Center in Pittsburgh, Cincinnati's website reported.

The freshman guard also recorded six rebounds and three steals for the Bearcats, who improved to 10-16 on the season and 2-11 in the Big East Conference.

Cincinnati's next game is 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 at home against Providence University.

Durley is a Houston native. A 2012 graduate of Spring Dekaney High School, she was selected as athlete of the week by the Houston Chronicle during her sophomore year. During her senior year, Durley scored 856 points, had 467 assists and 407 steals. The health education major is the daughter of Adrien and Sharon Durley.

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