STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) Oklahoma State salvaged a special ending from what could have been a throwaway season.
Bryce Thompson made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 19.4 seconds left and Oklahoma State beat No. 12 Texas Tech 52-51 on Saturday, eliminating the Red Raiders from the Big 12 title race.
Terrence Shannon missed a jumper closely contested by Oklahoma State's Tyreek Smith just before the buzzer, and the Cowboys (15-15, 8-10) celebrated a win in their season finale. The NCAA banned Oklahoma State from postseason play because of rules violations.
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