Southern Illinois Edges Out Oklahoma State 70-68

Xavier Johnson's 32 Points and Clarence Rupert's Crucial Play Secure the Win

Xavier Johnson scored a game-high 32 points, leading Southern Illinois to a 70-68 victory over Oklahoma State.
Clarence Rupert converted a tie-breaking three-point play with 27.5 seconds left, securing the win for Southern Illinois.
Despite controlling the rebound game 43-24, Oklahoma State lost for the third time by one possession.
Javon Small scored 25 points for Oklahoma State, but missed a crucial layup in the closing seconds.
Southern Illinois improved their record to 6-2, while Oklahoma State fell to 3-5.