Kansas State outlasts Cowboys, 73-67
BY KELLY HINES World Sports Writer
Saturday, January 05, 2013
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Rodney McGruder scored 26 of his 28 points after halftime as No. 25 Kansas State knocked off 22nd-ranked Oklahoma State 73-67 on Saturday in the Big 12 opener for both teams.
After the Cowboys led 32-30 at halftime, the Wildcats twice opened up a six-point advantage. Each time, OSU clawed back.
Phil Forte tied the game at 64 with 2:45 left, but McGruder hit back-to-back 3-pointers to deliver the victory.
Marcus Smart scored a career-high 25 points for the Cowboys, who fell to 10-3. Markel Brown finished with 19 points.
Associated Images:
Oklahoma State guard Marcus Smart passes the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State, Saturday in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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