STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) - Marchelus Avery came off the bench to score 18 points and collect 10 rebounds and Oklahoma State held on to beat Tarleton State 66-61 on Wednesday night.
Jamyron Keller and Bryce Thompson each scored 10 points for Oklahoma State.
Keitenn Bristow scored 17 points and Marty Silvera 16 for Tarleton State.
Silvera's jump shot with 30 seconds left brought the Texans within 64-61. On the Cowboys' ensuing possession, Arturo Dean committed the team's 18th turnover.