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Memphis Tigers VS. Oklahoma St. Cowboys

Recap: Memphis vs. Oklahoma State

Memphis, TN (SportsNetwork.com) - Le'Bryan Nash knocked down 20 points and the Oklahoma State Cowboys knocked off the Memphis Tigers, 73-55, in non- conference action at FedExForum.

Nash sank 12-of-14 at the free-throw line for the Cowboys (8-1), who returned to winning form after a loss the last time out. Anthony Hickey (six assists) and Phil Forte each had 19 points and Michael Cobbins added 12 points as well as eight rebounds and four steals.

Austin Nichols recorded a double-double on 11 points and 12 rebounds for the Tigers (3-4), who have lost two of their last three. Trahson Burrell and Kuran Iverson both had 13 points.

The Tigers couldn't get the shots to fall in the first half, shooting just 28.6 percent from the field. The visitors converted 54.2 percent and took a 36-25 lead into halftime.

The home team improved in the second half, shooting 45.5 percent from the floor. It wasn't enough to catch the Cowboys who, despite shooting 38.9 percent from the field, sank 21-of-26 at the free-throw line to close it out. They led by as many as 22 points, with 4:13 to go.

OSU, which captured only five offensive rebounds, outscored the Tigers 25-12 in points off turnovers.