STILLWATER, Okla. (Interstat) — Oklahoma State outlasted Davidson 84-80 in a men’s NCAA basketball game Tuesday at Gallagher-Iba Arena.

The Wildcats led 50-40 at halftime behind hot shooting, but the Cowboys surged in the second half. Oklahoma State’s efficiency proved decisive, shooting 50% from the floor and 21 of 30 on free throws. Davidson, which attempted 40 three-pointers, cooled off after the break.

Roberts Blums led Davidson with 22 points. Kanye Clary scored 20 for Oklahoma State, and Benjamin Ahmed added 16. Both teams moved to 20-14 on the season. Attendance was 1,581.