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Avery Anderson III Drops Career-High In Overtime Loss to Iowa State

January 26, 2022
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STILLWATER – It was a back-and-forth affair for most of the game, but the first matchup between Oklahoma State and Iowa State came down to the wire as the Cowboys fall 84-81 in the overtime thriller to the Cyclones.

With the loss, the Cowboys move to 10-9 overall on the season and 3-5 in Big 12 play.

In a game that saw 28 lead changes, it all came down to the final minute of overtime. With the Pokes trailing three, 82-79, with just :19 left in the game, sophomore Avery Anderson III sunk to big free throws to get the Pokes back within one. After a turnover by Izaiah Brockington, the Pokes got the ball back with just :15 left on the clock. However, big man Moussa Cisse was called for goaltending on the other end, followed by a quick foul by Rondel Walker.

Tre Jackson sunk both shots to the put ISU back up three, 84-81, giving the Pokes :11 to hit a game-tying three. Both Keylan Boone and Anderson III, had opportunities to hit, but neither shot fell.

As for Anderson III, he finally came alive as he finished the game with a career-high 32 points on 9-of-16 shooting from the field, 5-of-11 shooting from 3-point range and 11-of-13 from the free throw line. He also finished with three rebounds, five assists and two steals.

Senior Isaac Likekele also had a big game as he finished with 13 points on 6-of-9 shooting, six rebounds, eight assists and three steals, effectively putting Likekele over the 400-assist mark during his career. 

The Cowboys shot 47% on the night, including outrebounding the Cyclones 33-29, while also scoring 32 points in the paint. However, they shot just 29% from 3-point range, compared to 43% by the Cyclones, and shot just 76% from the free throw line, missing seven. They were also 9-of-18 on layup attempts.

The Cowboys are next out this coming Saturday as they hit the road to Gainesville, FL, for the Big 12/SEC Challenge against the Florida Gators. Tipoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. CT on ESPN2.

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Avery Anderson III Drops Career-High In Overtime Loss to Iowa State

1,840 Views | 2 Replies | Last: 2 yr ago by CaliforniaCowboy
PaloDuroPoke
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This team is so athletic and there are stretches you think we are about to get there. I believe the biggest loss from Cade leaving was his basketball IQ. This team lacks someone to just make smart decisions. Every team needs that guy that just knows how to play the game. We don't have him. It will be up and down until it's over but I'll continue to support them.
CaliforniaCowboy
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IMO, we'll be a much different (better) team when we get our leading scorer and only real floor leader back from his sprained ankle.

and somebody tell Moncrieff to stop dribbling the dang ball. The dude needs to just stand there and pass it, but he always puts it on the floor, which is often where it stays (because he fumbles it or gets stuck)
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