Ousmane scores 27 points to help Oklahoma State beat Kansas State 79-66 and end a two-game skid

By The Associated Press

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Abou Ousmane scored 27 points and Oklahoma State took control late in the second half and went on to beat Kansas State 79-66. Coleman Hawkins scored 18 points for Kansas State. With Oklahoma State up 23-22 with 5:30 before halftime, Bryce Thompson made a jump shot, Ousmane buried a 3-pointer and the Cowboys proceeded to outscore Kansas State 20-2 over the remainder for a 43-24 halftime lead. Oklahoma State led by double figures the entire second half.