Oklahoma State University Athletics
Cowboy defense stifles Hartford, 65-52
April 10, 2003 | Cowboy Basketball
The OSU defense played well, limiting the Hawks to just 28.3 percent shooting for the game, including 19.4 percent in the first half when the Cowboys took a 33-18 lead into the lockerroom. However, Hartford came out firing in the second half, outscoring Oklahoma State, 34-32.
Allen added six rebounds, three assists, two blocks and a steal to his all-around game, while Sanders scored his 14 points in just 19 minutes, playing just four in the second period. Victor Williams chipped in 11 points for the Cowboys, while Andre Williams added nine and six boards.
The Cowboy defense had 13 blocks in the game, three shy of the school record set in 1989 and the third most in a game in school history. However, the undersized Hawks were able to outrebound the tall Cowboys, 43-39.
Oklahoma State (4-1) will return to action on Sunday, Dec. 8, as the Cowboys host the Northwestern State Demons (0-3) at 3 p.m. in Gallagher-Iba Arena.
