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Late Three Lifts Texas Tech Over Oklahoma State
February 28, 2015 | Cowboy Basketball
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LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) Devaugntah Williams made a game-winning 3-pointer with 10 seconds remaining to lead Texas Tech to a 63-62 win against Oklahoma State on Saturday.
Williams converted a three-point play and then hit two free throws on Texas Tech's next possession for a 60-56 lead with 1:06 left. Oklahoma State scored the next six points, capped by Jeffrey Carroll's 3-pointer, to make it 62-60 with 18 seconds remaining.
The Cowboys missed a layup and a 3-pointer in the final moments of the game.
Toddrick Gotcher led Texas Tech (13-17, 3-14 Big 12) with 17 points. The Red Raiders trailed 31-17 at halftime.
Le'Bryan Nash scored 19 for Oklahoma State (17-11, 7-9). Michael Cobbins had 10 points and 11 rebounds.
Carroll, who finished with 12 points, hit a 3-pointer to give the Cowboys a 48-47 advantage with 8:05 left for their first lead since there was 5:57 left in the first half.
The Red Raiders were in the game because of an excellent close to the first half. They started 3 of 20 from the field in the period but made seven of their final eight shots. The offensive outburst led them to an 11-0 run over the final 1:18 and take a 31-17 lead at halftime.
Phil Forte had his first scoreless game of the season, finishing 0 for 4 from the field in 24 minutes. He also fouled out with 1:39 remaining. ''He just had a tough game today,'' Cowboys coach Travis Ford said. ''You always need your best player to play well, but that's not going to happen every game.''
Oklahoma State hosts TCU on Wednesday.