Evans, Hammonds Lead Cowboys In Win Over Kansas State

Wednesday, February 22

Manhattan, KS

8 p.m.

Oklahoma State University

19-9 (8-7)

Kansas State

17-11 (6-9)

Oklahoma State

Kansas State

February 22, 2017 | Cowboy Basketball

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MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Jawun Evans and Leyton Hammonds led Oklahoma State back from a 14-point first-half deficit to defeat Kansas State 80-68 on Wednesday night.

The Cowboys missed their first six shots of the night, and found themselves down by as much as 14 with 6:11 left in the frame. With 6:07 left in the first half, Oklahoma State used a 14-0 run over the next 3:08 to tie the game at 33. An Evans' 3-pointer as time expired at the half left the Cowboys with a one-point deficit.

Oklahoma State took the lead on a Hammonds layup with 16:03 left in the game. Hammonds finished with 18 points on 7-of-14 shooting and grabbed 10 rebounds, which makes for his third career double-double.

Evans led all Cowboys with 21 points, making 11 of 12 free throws, and had nine assists. Brandon Averette had his most productive night in league play with 13 points on 6-of-6 shooting.

The Cowboys outscored the Wildcats 42-29 in the second half and handed them their fourth straight home loss.

Wesley Iwundu led the Wildcats with 21 points, shooting 14 of 17 from the free-throw line, and collecting nine rebounds. Dean Wade scored 11 points.

The win gives the Cowboys their fifth consecutive road victory, which is OSU's longest road winning streak in Big 12 play since the 2012-13 squad won five straight.

Tonight's win also gives OSU their first win in Bramlage Coliseum since Jan. 23, 2010. The Cowboys had dropped five straight in Manhattan, but are now 39-16 against the Wildcats in Manhattan.

After starting out 0-6 in conference play, the Cowboys are now 19-9 on the year and 8-7 in the Big 12.

Up Next:

The Cowboys will return home to face Texas Tech on Saturday at 1 p.m. in Gallagher-Iba Arena. ESPNU and the Cowboy Radio Network will have all the action.