Small hits go-ahead for Cowboys in win

Mountaineers’ road woes continue despite 21 points from Kriisa

Javon Small hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 53 seconds remaining and Oklahoma State (9-11, 1-6 Big 12) held on to defeat West Virginia 70-66 on Saturday in Oklahoma State’s annual Remember the Ten game.

It was 27 years ago Saturday that 10 members of the Oklahoma State basketball family died when their plane crashed in a snowstorm.

The Cowboys had only one other lead in the final 10 minutes before Small’s 3-pointer gave them a 67-66 lead. Noah Farrakhan then missed in the paint, but Akok Akok grabbed the offensive rebound. He lost possession on a steal by Brandon Garrison, who was fouled and made two free throws for the Cowboys.

Akok missed a 3-point try for West Virginia, OSU’s Bryce Thompson made one free throw, then Kobe Johnson’s 3-pointer was off the mark for the Mountaineers.

Garrison made 6 of 8 shots and 8 of 10 free throws to lead Oklahoma State with 20 points. He also had five rebounds, four assists and four steals. Small scored 15 points to go with 12 rebounds and seven assists. John-Michael Wright added 10 points.

Kerr Kriisa made 6 of 8 3pointers and led West Virginia with 21 points. The Mountaineers (7-13, 2-5) have not won a road game this season.

Other district men

Minnesota 83, Penn State 74: Dawson Garcia scored 20 points, Cam Christie added 17 and Minnesota (13-7, 4-5 Big Ten) rallied from a 14point halftime deficit and beat Penn State (9-11, 3-6 Big Ten) to snap a four-game losing streak. It was tied at 70 with 2:50 remaining before five Golden Gophers scored in a 13-4 run to end it.

District women

West Virginia 84, Iowa State 78: JJ Quinerly scored 22 of her career-high 31 points in the second half, including West Virginia’s last 11 points, and made a critical defensive play in the last minute as the No. 24 Mountaineers (17-2, 6-2 Big 12) defeated Iowa State (12-7, 63).

The Cyclones were down 79-76 and had the ball as the final minute approached. West Virginia had the offense stymied and when Emily Ryan drove to the basket, Quinerly tied her up for a held ball turnover.

Quinerly then hit a jumper on the ensuing possession and added three free throws to ice the game.

Youngstown State 71, Robert Morris 46: The Penguins held Robert Morris to just over 35% shooting and had a dominant second quarter (15-6) as Youngstown State (8-13, 4-7 Horizon) beat the Colonials (6-15, 210) for its second win in the past three games. Emily Saunders (23) and Malia Magestro (20) combined for 43 points. Naomi Barnwell and Danielle Vuletich both had 10 points for the Colonials.