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Can Brook Lopez do it again for Stanford when they play Texas in the Sweet 16? (AP Images)

Brook Lopez came up big on Saturday. Stanford's leading scorer put up 30 points against Marquette to advance the Cardinal to the Sweet 16. His baseline leaner with just 1.3 seconds left in overtime was the winner, even if "nothing but net" it wasn't.

Brook's twin, Robin Lopez, also had himself a game, adding 18 points and snatching nine rebounds in the team's 82-81 victory.

The Lopez's performances overshadowed what would’ve been the big story had the Golden Eagles won the game: the first-half ejection of Stanford coach Trent Johnson, not the greatest show of composure by someone who should know better. As ESPN.com's Gene Wojciechowski writes, "There are certain things you never, ever do as a coach. Wearing checks with stripes is one. Asking your AD, 'Where is this NCAA rule book you speak of?' And in Johnson's case, the Cardinal sin: getting thrown out of the most important game of your season."

Thanks to his players, Johnson will have a shot at redemption against Texas, a team that has to like its chances playing in front of what should be a decidedly burnt-orange-clad crowd in Houston. Oddsmakers agree, favoring the No. 2 seed by two points.

Some Betting Trends to Consider:

• The total has gone OVER in 6 of Stanford's last 7 games
• Stanford is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
• Stanford is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
• Texas is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games
• The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games
• Texas is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games

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