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- ↑ "Kittley, Kithuka Honored by Big 12 Conference" (Press release). Texas Tech University. May 22, 2014. Retrieved June 6, 2014.
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- ↑ "Hall of Fame". Lone Star Conference. Retrieved 6 May 2013.