It looked for a long while as if the Cowboys’ season might end in a 6,852-seat arena in Youngstown, Ohio, but the Pokes found a way to grind out a win.
Oklahoma State beat Youngstown State 69-64 in the first round of the NIT on Wednesday night. With the win, the Cowboys will return to Gallagher-Iba Arena on Sunday for a game against Eastern Washington. Here are five thoughts from OSU’s tussle with the Penguins.
1. Avoiding the Trap
The Penguins led this game for 29:44, and it looked for a while as if the disappointment of not being in the NCAA Tournament paired with being in a tiny gym in Youngstown, Ohio was going to be too much to overcome.