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City
Coleman's 20 points, 10 boards push Oklahoma State over Kansas City
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) --- Christian Coleman tallied a 20-point, 10-rebound
double-double as Oklahoma State held off Kansas City 91-79 on Thursday night.
Coleman shot 8 of 12 from the field and controlled the paint as the Cowboys
improved to 10-1 and stayed unbeaten at home. Oklahoma State shot 58% overall,
setting the tone early by opening the game on a 14-4 run before Kansas City
settled in offensively.
Oklahoma State led 48-44 at halftime, but the margin remained slim well into
the second half as the Roos continued to answer runs.
Kansas City briefly moved in front midway through the half, but Oklahoma State
responded with a steady stretch fueled by Coleman and Anthony Roy. The Cowboys
regained control with a three-point play by Coleman and pushed the lead to
eight with just over seven minutes remaining, then closed the game at the line.
Roy finished with 18 points, including several baskets late, while Vyctorius
Miller added 13 points and three assists. Andrija Vukovic scored 11, and
Oklahoma State finished with a 41-29 rebounding edge.
Karmello Branch led the Roos with 18 points, Jayson Petty added 16 and Kasheem
Grady II scored 14. Kansas City shot 37% from the field, went 11 of 30 from
3-point range and made 18 of 22 free throws, but could not match Oklahoma
State's efficiency inside late.
Kansas City closed its nonconference road schedule at 2-11.
Up Next
Oklahoma State hosts Cal State Fullerton on Sunday.
Kansas City returns home to face Austin Peay on Sunday.
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