Stillwater, OK (SportsNetwork.com) - Le'Bryan Nash scored a game-high 16 points, leading four players in double figures, as the Oklahoma State Cowboys defeated the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, 68-44, in non-conference action at Gallagher-Iba Arena.

Also scoring in double figures for the Cowboys (9-1), who have won two straight since suffering their first loss of the season against South Carolina 10 days ago, were Phil Forte and Michael Cobbins with 12 points apiece, followed by Jeff Newberry with 11 off the bench.

The Blue Raiders (5-5) were paced by Jaqawn Raymond who dropped in 11 points, but he was the only player in double figures in the setback.

Middle Tennessee fell behind right out of the gate, ended up shooting only 30.4 percent from the field, and faced a 40-21 deficit at the break.

After connecting on an impressive 64.0 percent from the field through the first 20 minutes of action, OSU dipped to a mere 36.4 percent (8-of-22) after the intermission, but with a total of only seven field goals of their own the Blue Raiders failed to take advantage.

The Blue Raiders ended up with more turnovers (16) than made field goals (14) and were outscored in the paint by a 32-8 margin.