The Iowa State men’s basketball team squandered away a 16-point lead and fell at Oklahoma State 61-59 on Saturday. The Cowboys didn’t have a lead until the final three minutes of the game but pulled out the upset with some good outside shooting and a big edge at the foul line. The Cowboys only made 16 of 28 free-throws but Iowa State only attempted 12.
The Cyclones had the ball down just one point with 13 seconds left at the end of the game but Tre King attempted a three that was off the mark and he committed a foul on Woody Newton to end the game.
Osun Osunniyi led Iowa State with 15 points and 7 rebounds. The Cyclones fell to 14-4 on the season and 5-2 in the Big 12.
Avery Anderson led Oklahoma State with 18 points and 5 assists. The Cowboys shot 43% from three in the game. They improved to 11-8 on the season.