Oklahoma State’s bench players stepped up to secure an 85-78 victory over Southern Illinois, with Abou Ousmane leading the charge with 18 points on 8-of-10 shooting. Fellow reserve Brandon Newman also added 18 points, while Marchelus Avery and Bryce Thompson contributed 11 and 10 points respectively. The Cowboys dominated with 57-19 bench points and turned 18 turnovers into 30 points. Southern Illinois’ Elijah Elliott scored 21 points and Kennard Davis added 16 points, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Oklahoma State’s strong performance off the bench. Despite a late surge from the Salukis, the Cowboys held on for the win. The game was back-and-forth in the first half, with Oklahoma State taking the lead for the first time midway through. Southern Illinois struggled with turnovers, ending the half with 10 giveaways. The victory was a significant one for the Cowboys, as they faced the challenge of maintaining their winning streak against Southern Illinois. The win solidifies their strong start to the season, with a perfect 3-0 record.
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