Dexter Pittman had 16 points and eight rebounds and free-falling No. 21 Texas got a much-needed 69-59 win over Oklahoma State on Wednesday night.
Pittman made all five of his field goals and scored nine points
in a key run in the second half to push the Longhorns (22-6 8-5 Big
12) to just their fifth win in 11 games after a 17-0 start that saw
them reach No. 1.
Damion James led Texas with 19 points. It was the first game for
Texas since losing starting point guard Dogus Balbay for the season
with a knee injury. Justin Mason played a key role in holding Big
12 scoring leader James Anderson to 14 points.
Obi Muonelo scored 14 points for Oklahoma State (19-8, 7-6).