Big finish from Niang leads ISU to win over Cowboys

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Iowa State almost let a 13-point second half lead slip away on Saturday, but some defensive adjustments and clutch shooting made the difference against Oklahoma State.

Georges Niang scored 16 of his 18 points in the second half and had nine rebounds to help lead the No. 13 Cyclones to a 64-59 victory over the Cowboys.

Niang made 7-of-10 shots and grabbed all of his rebounds after halftime. Monte Morris and Matt Thomas each scored 16 points for the Cyclones (17-6, 6-4 Big 12).