by Brooklyn, N.Y. (AP)- Jeffrey Carroll scored a career high, 29 points, to lead Oklahoma State to a 73-67 win over Pittsburgh in the consolation game of the Legends Classic on Monday in New York.
Pittsburgh cut the deficit to 53-49 following consecutive layups from Kene Chukwuka and Stevenson. However, Oklahoma State pushed the advantage to 57-49 with two Carroll layups within a 45-second span.
The Panthers closed to within three in the final minutes, the Cowboys didn’t let them closer. Carroll knocked down six free throws and made a jumper. Brandon Averette and Lindy Waters each made two free throws, and Kendall Smith added a free throw in the final 1:24.
Thomas Dziagwa hit four 3-pointers and finished with 12 points for the Cowboys. Waters (Kiowa/Cherokee) pulled down 8 rebounds, added 4 points and had 3 assists to go with 2 steals.
Cameron McGriff was big on the glass and finished with nine rebounds.
BIG PICTURE
Oklahoma State: The Cowboys left Brooklyn with a win due in part to their free-throw shooting. Oklahoma State shot 16 for 19 from the stripe. In the second half, the Cowboys made 10 of 11.
NOTABLE
Oklahoma State: The Cowboys improved to 5-6 all-time against Pittsburgh. With the win, Oklahoma State snapped four-game losing streak against the Panthers dating to Dec. 15, 2007.
UP NEXT
Oklahoma State hosts Houston Baptist Sunday at 2 p.m in Gallagher-Iba Arena.
