TCU Edges Oklahoma State in Overtime
In an intense battle on Saturday, TCU managed to edge past Oklahoma State with a score of 95-92 during overtime in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The Horned Frogs (16-9, 6-6 in Big 12 play), who never relinquished the lead, found themselves in a tense situation after Oklahoma State (16-9, 4-8) managed to equalize at the end of regulation. Parsa Fallah’s timely tip-in of a missed three-pointer from Jaylen Curry sent the game into overtime at 84-84.
Key Performers
David Punch shone for TCU, contributing 19 points along with six rebounds and three steals before fouling out. Xavier Edmonds also made a significant impact, registering a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds. Micah Robinson and Tanner Toolson each contributed 11 points to the team’s effort, while Jayden Pierre was instrumental with 16 points, including four three-pointers, alongside six rebounds and four assists.
The Horned Frogs were effective from beyond the arc, particularly in the first half, where they converted seven out of 25 three-point attempts, establishing a 39-34 lead at halftime. TCU, riding a three-game winning streak that included a previous victory over the fifth-ranked Iowa State, managed to maintain its advantage throughout most of the second period until Fallah’s clutch play tied the game.
Oklahoma State’s Standouts
On the opposing end, Oklahoma State’s Fallah was the standout performer with 27 points from 10 field goals. Other key contributors for the Cowboys included Anthony Roy with 16 points and Kanye Clary, who provided 13 points along with nine assists before fouling out. Christian Coleman and Jaylen Curry also added to the scoreboard, with each scoring 13 and 12 points, respectively.
Overtime Highlights
As the overtime progressed, after Robinson’s layup, Pierre secured a three-pointer to push TCU ahead to an 91-86 lead. TCU’s next game is set against UCF on Tuesday, while Oklahoma State will be facing the ninth-ranked Kansas at home on Wednesday.
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