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03-03-2009, 10:12 PM
Oklahoma State stays alive for Big 12 bye
By The Associated Press
Published: March 3, 2009
Buzz up!
STILLWATER, Okla. — Byron Eaton scored 25 points in his final regular-season home game to lead Oklahoma State to a 77-71 win against Kansas State on Tuesday night, keeping the Cowboys' chances alive for a first-round bye in the Big 12 tournament.
http://www.newsok.com/osu-stays-alive-for-big-12-bye/article/3350179?custom_click=lead_story_photo
Eaton hit a pair of free throws to break a 64-all tie with 3:40 remaining and put Oklahoma State (20-9, 9-6 Big 12) ahead for good. He added two more foul shots before Obi Muonelo's 3-pointer from the right wing extended the Cowboys' lead to 71-64 with 2:38 left.
Kansas State (20-10, 8-7) got back within two, but James Anderson hit a 3-pointer to help close it out for Oklahoma State.
Denis Clemente scored 17 points to lead the Wildcats, who came into the game tied with the Cowboys in a three-team race for the fourth and final bye in the conference tournament.
There is a photo gallery from the game, #17 is a great shot of Page/
By The Associated Press
Published: March 3, 2009
Buzz up!
STILLWATER, Okla. — Byron Eaton scored 25 points in his final regular-season home game to lead Oklahoma State to a 77-71 win against Kansas State on Tuesday night, keeping the Cowboys' chances alive for a first-round bye in the Big 12 tournament.
http://www.newsok.com/osu-stays-alive-for-big-12-bye/article/3350179?custom_click=lead_story_photo
Eaton hit a pair of free throws to break a 64-all tie with 3:40 remaining and put Oklahoma State (20-9, 9-6 Big 12) ahead for good. He added two more foul shots before Obi Muonelo's 3-pointer from the right wing extended the Cowboys' lead to 71-64 with 2:38 left.
Kansas State (20-10, 8-7) got back within two, but James Anderson hit a 3-pointer to help close it out for Oklahoma State.
Denis Clemente scored 17 points to lead the Wildcats, who came into the game tied with the Cowboys in a three-team race for the fourth and final bye in the conference tournament.
There is a photo gallery from the game, #17 is a great shot of Page/