Kanye Clary's 20 points carry No. 2 Oklahoma State past Davidson in NIT

Short-handed Cowboys outlast Wildcats 84-80 in first-round matchup

Mar. 18, 2026 at 2:49am

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Kanye Clary scored 20 points, including five free throws in the final 1:05, as second-seeded Oklahoma State outlasted Davidson 84-80 in an NIT first-round game in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The Cowboys, playing without three suspended guards, rallied from a 10-point halftime deficit to advance to the tournament's second round.

Why it matters

Oklahoma State's victory over Davidson in the NIT showcases the team's resilience and ability to overcome adversity, as the Cowboys were short-handed due to the suspension of three key players. The win keeps their postseason hopes alive and sets up a matchup with Wichita State in the next round.

The details

Oklahoma State trailed by as many as 14 points in the first half and was down 10 at the break, but the Cowboys rallied in the second half. Clary hit a crucial 3-pointer to give Oklahoma State a 66-62 lead, and the team held on down the stretch, with Clary and Benjamin Ahmed making key free throws in the final minute to seal the victory.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
  • Oklahoma State and Davidson will play Wichita State in the NIT's second round at a date and time to be announced.

The players

Kanye Clary

A key player for Oklahoma State, scoring 20 points and making crucial free throws down the stretch to lead the Cowboys to victory.

Benjamin Ahmed

Contributed 16 points for Oklahoma State in the win over Davidson.

Christian Coleman

Recorded a double-double for the Cowboys with 15 points and 13 rebounds.

Roberts Blums

Led all scorers with 22 points for Davidson in the losing effort.

Parker Friedrichsen

Scored 16 points, all in the first half, for the Wildcats.

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