McGriff, Anei lead Oklahoma St. past Mississippi 78-37
AP
Nov 30, 2019
NEW YORK (AP) Mike Boynton could remember such a complete win.
Kermit Davis was unable to recall such an across-the-board loss.
Call it opposite sides of the same coin.
''Tonight was a good night to be a Cowboy,'' Boynton said after Oklahoma State Cowboys routed Mississippi 78-37 in the championship game of the NIT Season Tip-Off on Friday night at the Barclays Center.
Cameron McGriff scored 15 points for Oklahoma State (7-0).Yor Anei, who was named the tournament's MVP, finished with 14 points, nine rebounds and four blocks, Lindy Waters III also had 14 points and Thomas Dziagwa scored 11.
''Guys played with a great sense of purpose and determination,'' Boynton said. ''I think we beat a pretty good team.''
Anei was joined on the All-Tournament team by teammate Isaac Likekele, Mississippi's KJ Buffen and Breein Tyler, and Penn State's Mike Watkins.
Antavion Collum and Tyree each had seven points to lead Ole Miss Rebels (5-2).
The Cowboys took control with an 18-1 run over the last 7:53 of the first half to go into halftime with a 34-15 lead. Dziagwa knocked down two 3-pointers in the run, while McGriff, Anei, and Waters III all contributed four points.
''We didn't have a very good day of preparation,'' Davis said. ''Leadership was bad. I take full credit.''
Jonathan Laurent's right side 3-pointer with 10:32 left extended the lead to 59-29.
The Rebels were held to 25.9% shooting from the field, made just 1 of 20 from 3-point range, and only went to the foul line 11 times - missing five. Mississippi also endured two extended droughts from the field in the second half. The Rebels went without a made field goal for nearly-8 minutes in the second half.
''It's embarrassing and disappointing,'' Davis said. ''Really embarrassing. We just didn't compete the right way. Leadership on our team wasn't very good. We didn't have a guy that played. (We didn't) have one guy that you can really say, `(That) was one guy who really tried to play.' We didn't compete very hard.''
BIG PICTURE:
Oklahoma State: OSU pressured Mississippi ball-handlers, took away passing lanes, and contested shots. The Cowboys forced 20 turnovers, allowed them to get into their transition game and outscore the Rebels 18-4 in fast-break points. ... It was the Cowboys' largest margin of victory since beating Oral Roberts 91-48 on Nov. 16, 2017 and their fewest points allowed since an 81-29 win over Washington State on Dec. 4, 2004.
Ole Miss: The Rebels went into the game averaging nearly 75 points per game and shooting 45.2% from the field. Breein Tyree and Blake Hinson, who entered the game averaging 16.5 and 16.0 points per game, respectively, combined to score 12 on 5-of-19 shooting.
UP NEXT:
Oklahoma State: Hosts Georgetown Wednesday.
Mississippi: Hosts Butler Tuesday.
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1st Half
MISS
Rebels
15
OKST
Cowboys
34
Time
Team
Play
Score
20:00
Jumpball received by Oklahoma State
19:51
+2
Blake Hinson made jump shot, assist by Devontae Shuler
2-0
19:27
+2
Yor Anei made jump shot
2-2
19:12
Traveling violation turnover on KJ Buffen
18:53
Lindy Waters III missed jump shot
18:51
Offensive rebound by Cameron McGriff
18:40
Isaac Likekele missed layup
18:38
Offensive rebound by Yor Anei
18:37
Thomas Dziagwa missed 3-pt. jump shot
18:35
Defensive rebound by Blake Hinson
18:28
+2
KJ Buffen made jump shot, assist by Devontae Shuler
4-2
18:03
Lindy Waters III missed jump shot
18:01
Defensive rebound by Devontae Shuler
17:54
Traveling violation turnover on Khadim Sy
17:33
+2
Cameron McGriff made jump shot
4-4
17:07
+2
Breein Tyree made jump shot
6-4
16:58
Thomas Dziagwa missed 3-pt. jump shot
16:56
Defensive rebound by Breein Tyree
16:50
Breein Tyree missed layup
16:48
Defensive rebound by Cameron McGriff
16:27
Thomas Dziagwa missed 3-pt. jump shot
16:25
Defensive rebound by Breein Tyree
16:10
KJ Buffen missed layup, blocked by Cameron McGriff
16:08
Defensive rebound by Cameron McGriff
15:50
+2
Isaac Likekele made layup
6-6
15:25
Breein Tyree missed layup
15:23
Offensive rebound by KJ Buffen
15:19
KJ Buffen missed layup, blocked by Yor Anei
15:17
Defensive rebound by Lindy Waters III
15:07
+2
Cameron McGriff made jump shot
6-8
14:51
+3
Breein Tyree made 3-pt. jump shot, assist by Sammy Hunter
9-8
14:28
Cameron McGriff missed jump shot
14:26
Defensive rebound by Sammy Hunter
14:12
Personal foul on Hidde Roessink
14:12
Blake Hinson missed 3-pt. jump shot
14:10
Defensive rebound by Cameron McGriff
13:59
Offensive foul on Cameron McGriff
13:59
Turnover on Cameron McGriff
13:40
Lost ball turnover on Breein Tyree, stolen by Lindy Waters III
13:38
Lost ball turnover on Hidde Roessink, stolen by Bryce Williams
13:34
+2
Bryce Williams made dunk
11-8
13:12
Chris Harris Jr. missed 3-pt. jump shot
13:10
Defensive rebound by Devontae Shuler
12:52
Lost ball turnover on Breein Tyree, stolen by Thomas Dziagwa
12:50
+3
Thomas Dziagwa made 3-pt. jump shot
11-11
12:21
Breein Tyree missed jump shot
12:19
Defensive rebound by Yor Anei
12:10
Chris Harris Jr. missed 3-pt. jump shot
11:57
Defensive rebound by Breein Tyree
11:57
Shooting foul on Yor Anei
11:57
Blake Hinson missed 1st of 2 free throws
11:57
+1
Blake Hinson made 2nd of 2 free throws
13-11
11:57
+1
Blake Hinson made 2nd of 2 free throws
12-11
11:57
Personal foul on Sammy Hunter
11:25
+3
Lindy Waters III made 3-pt. jump shot, assist by Thomas Dziagwa
12-14
11:05
Austin Crowley missed 3-pt. jump shot
11:03
Defensive rebound by Avery Anderson III
10:56
Thomas Dziagwa missed 3-pt. jump shot
10:54
Defensive rebound by KJ Buffen
10:42
KJ Buffen missed jump shot, blocked by Yor Anei
10:40
Defensive rebound by Avery Anderson III
10:33
Lindy Waters III missed 3-pt. jump shot
10:31
Defensive rebound by Sammy Hunter
10:04
Devontae Shuler missed 3-pt. jump shot
10:02
Defensive rebound by Yor Anei
9:32
Thomas Dziagwa missed 3-pt. jump shot
9:30
Defensive rebound by Ole Miss
9:22
Lost ball turnover on Devontae Shuler
9:14
Keylan Boone missed 3-pt. jump shot
9:12
Defensive rebound by Blake Hinson
9:07
Lost ball turnover on Blake Hinson, stolen by Keylan Boone
9:00
Cameron McGriff missed 3-pt. jump shot
8:58
Offensive rebound by Oklahoma State
8:41
+2
Yor Anei made jump shot
12-16
8:28
Lost ball turnover on KJ Buffen
8:14
Bad pass turnover on Isaac Likekele
8:04
Blake Hinson missed 3-pt. jump shot
8:02
Offensive rebound by Khadim Sy
7:51
+2
Breein Tyree made jump shot
14-16
7:28
Keylan Boone missed 3-pt. jump shot
7:26
Defensive rebound by Devontae Shuler
7:03
Lost ball turnover on Breein Tyree, stolen by Keylan Boone
6:55
Shooting foul on KJ Buffen
6:55
+1
Cameron McGriff made 1st of 2 free throws
14-17
6:55
+1
Cameron McGriff made 2nd of 2 free throws
14-18
6:34
Breein Tyree missed jump shot
6:32
Offensive rebound by Breein Tyree
6:27
Blake Hinson missed 3-pt. jump shot
6:25
Defensive rebound by Isaac Likekele
6:05
Thomas Dziagwa missed 3-pt. jump shot
6:03
Offensive rebound by Lindy Waters III
5:42
Isaac Likekele missed jump shot
5:40
Defensive rebound by Antavion Collum
5:18
Antavion Collum missed 3-pt. jump shot
5:16
Defensive rebound by Isaac Likekele
5:11
Lost ball turnover on Isaac Likekele, stolen by Devontae Shuler
5:05
Traveling violation turnover on Breein Tyree
4:38
+2
Lindy Waters III made jump shot
14-20
4:24
Personal foul on Lindy Waters III
4:16
Blake Hinson missed 3-pt. jump shot
4:14
Defensive rebound by Lindy Waters III
4:02
+2
Lindy Waters III made jump shot
14-22
3:47
Lost ball turnover on Blake Hinson, stolen by Cameron McGriff
3:40
+3
Thomas Dziagwa made 3-pt. jump shot, assist by Lindy Waters III
14-25
3:40
30-second timeout called
3:14
Defensive rebound by Isaac Likekele
2:58
+2
Yor Anei made jump shot
14-27
2:37
Bryce Williams missed 3-pt. jump shot
2:35
Defensive rebound by Yor Anei
2:23
+2
Yor Anei made layup, assist by Isaac Likekele
14-29
2:02
Devontae Shuler missed 3-pt. jump shot
2:00
Defensive rebound by Yor Anei
1:56
+2
Cameron McGriff made dunk, assist by Isaac Likekele
14-31
1:18
Sammy Hunter missed layup
1:16
Defensive rebound by Yor Anei
1:10
Cameron McGriff missed 3-pt. jump shot
1:08
Defensive rebound by Sammy Hunter
1:03
Out of bounds turnover on Blake Hinson
46.0
Thomas Dziagwa missed 3-pt. jump shot
44.0
Offensive rebound by Lindy Waters III
44.0
Lindy Waters III missed tip-in
42.0
Offensive rebound by Yor Anei
28.0
Yor Anei missed layup
28.0
Defensive rebound by KJ Buffen
28.0
Shooting foul on Yor Anei
28.0
Antavion Collum missed 1st of 2 free throws
0.0
+3
Thomas Dziagwa made 3-pt. jump shot
14-34
28.0
+1
Antavion Collum made 2nd of 2 free throws
15-31
0.0
+3
Thomas Dziagwa made 3-pt. jump shot, assist by Isaac Likekele
15-34
2nd Half
MISS
Rebels
22
OKST
Cowboys
44
Time
Team
Play
Score
19:43
Personal foul on KJ Buffen
19:32
Lost ball turnover on Lindy Waters III, stolen by Khadim Sy
19:32
+2
Devontae Shuler made jump shot
17-34
19:17
+2
Lindy Waters III made jump shot
17-36
18:53
Lost ball turnover on Breein Tyree, stolen by Isaac Likekele
18:47
Isaac Likekele missed layup
18:45
Defensive rebound by Blake Hinson
18:32
KJ Buffen missed layup, blocked by Yor Anei
18:30
Defensive rebound by Cameron McGriff
18:20
+2
Yor Anei made layup, assist by Thomas Dziagwa
17-38
18:04
Devontae Shuler missed layup
18:02
Defensive rebound by Isaac Likekele
18:02
+2
Cameron McGriff made layup, assist by Isaac Likekele
17-40
18:02
Shooting foul on Breein Tyree
18:02
+1
Cameron McGriff made free throw
17-41
17:47
Carlos Curry missed layup
17:45
Offensive rebound by Austin Crowley
17:43
+2
Austin Crowley made layup
19-41
17:43
Shooting foul on Cameron McGriff
17:43
+1
Austin Crowley made free throw
20-41
17:33
Isaac Likekele missed layup
17:31
Defensive rebound by Carlos Curry
17:23
Bryce Williams missed jump shot
17:21
Defensive rebound by Yor Anei
17:16
Lost ball turnover on Yor Anei, stolen by KJ Buffen
17:13
KJ Buffen missed jump shot, blocked by Yor Anei
17:11
Defensive rebound by Yor Anei
16:59
+3
Lindy Waters III made 3-pt. jump shot
20-44
16:42
Lost ball turnover on Bryce Williams, stolen by Isaac Likekele
16:42
Shooting foul on Bryce Williams
16:42
+1
Isaac Likekele made 1st of 2 free throws
20-45
16:42
+1
Isaac Likekele made 2nd of 2 free throws
20-46
16:26
Shooting foul on Avery Anderson III
16:26
Devontae Shuler missed 1st of 2 free throws
16:26
+1
Devontae Shuler made 2nd of 2 free throws
21-46
16:26
+1
Devontae Shuler made 2nd of 2 free throws
21-46
15:59
+2
Thomas Dziagwa made jump shot, assist by Lindy Waters III
21-48
15:33
+2
Sammy Hunter made dunk, assist by Devontae Shuler
23-48
15:20
Avery Anderson III missed jump shot
15:18
Defensive rebound by KJ Buffen
15:14
Devontae Shuler missed jump shot
15:12
Defensive rebound by Avery Anderson III
15:07
+2
Kalib Boone made dunk, assist by Cameron McGriff
23-50
14:43
Breein Tyree missed layup
14:41
Defensive rebound by Avery Anderson III
14:41
Out of bounds turnover on Avery Anderson III
14:21
+2
KJ Buffen made jump shot, assist by Sammy Hunter
25-50
14:09
Personal foul on Khadim Sy
13:59
Thomas Dziagwa missed 3-pt. jump shot
13:57
Defensive rebound by KJ Buffen
13:52
+2
Khadim Sy made dunk, assist by Devontae Shuler
27-50
13:31
Personal foul on Sammy Hunter
13:17
Chris Harris Jr. missed 3-pt. jump shot
13:15
Defensive rebound by Ole Miss
12:58
+2
Khadim Sy made dunk, assist by KJ Buffen
29-50
12:57
Unsportsmanlike technical foul on Khadim Sy
12:57
+1
Lindy Waters III made 1st of 2 free throws
29-51
12:57
+1
Lindy Waters III made 2nd of 2 free throws
29-52
12:39
Personal foul on KJ Buffen
12:39
+1
Yor Anei made 1st of 2 free throws
29-53
12:39
+1
Yor Anei made 2nd of 2 free throws
29-54
12:21
Personal foul on Isaac Likekele
12:19
Personal foul on Cameron McGriff
12:04
Devontae Shuler missed jump shot
12:02
Defensive rebound by Lindy Waters III
11:49
+2
Isaac Likekele made layup
29-56
11:29
KJ Buffen missed layup
11:27
Defensive rebound by Isaac Likekele
11:17
Bad pass turnover on Kalib Boone, stolen by KJ Buffen
11:11
Breein Tyree missed 3-pt. jump shot
11:09
Defensive rebound by Isaac Likekele
11:01
Lindy Waters III missed 3-pt. jump shot
10:59
Defensive rebound by Devontae Shuler
10:54
Breein Tyree missed 3-pt. jump shot
10:52
Defensive rebound by Keylan Boone
10:31
+3
Jonathan Laurent made 3-pt. jump shot, assist by Lindy Waters III
29-59
10:07
Austin Crowley missed jump shot
10:05
Offensive rebound by Blake Hinson
10:01
Lost ball turnover on Blake Hinson, stolen by Kalib Boone
9:55
Kalib Boone missed jump shot
9:53
Defensive rebound by Devontae Shuler
9:45
Turnover on Devontae Shuler
9:34
Personal foul on Bryce Williams
9:34
+1
Isaac Likekele made 1st of 2 free throws
29-60
9:34
Isaac Likekele missed 2nd of 2 free throws
9:34
Defensive rebound by Antavion Collum
9:06
Lost ball turnover on Sammy Hunter, stolen by Lindy Waters III
9:06
Lindy Waters III missed jump shot, blocked by Bryce Williams
9:04
Defensive rebound by Franco Miller Jr.
8:58
Sammy Hunter missed jump shot
8:56
Defensive rebound by Lindy Waters III
8:41
Offensive foul on Isaac Likekele
8:41
Turnover on Isaac Likekele
8:20
Turnover on Franco Miller Jr.
8:04
Personal foul on Antavion Collum
8:04
+1
Cameron McGriff made 1st of 2 free throws
29-61
8:04
+1
Cameron McGriff made 2nd of 2 free throws
29-62
7:46
+2
Antavion Collum made jump shot, assist by KJ Buffen
31-62
7:19
+2
Cameron McGriff made layup
31-64
7:03
Lost ball turnover on KJ Buffen, stolen by Isaac Likekele
6:56
+2
Isaac Likekele made jump shot
31-66
6:27
30-second timeout called
6:35
Defensive rebound by Lindy Waters III
6:27
Personal foul on KJ Buffen
6:27
30-second timeout called
6:27
+1
Yor Anei made 2nd of 2 free throws
31-68
6:10
KJ Buffen missed jump shot
6:08
Defensive rebound by Hidde Roessink
5:56
Lost ball turnover on Avery Anderson III, stolen by Austin Crowley
5:46
KJ Buffen missed layup
5:44
Defensive rebound by Jonathan Laurent
5:29
Hidde Roessink missed jump shot
5:27
Defensive rebound by Breein Tyree
5:21
KJ Buffen missed layup
5:19
Offensive rebound by Blake Hinson
5:14
+2
Blake Hinson made jump shot
33-68
5:04
+2
Avery Anderson III made jump shot
33-70
4:45
Blake Hinson missed jump shot
4:43
Defensive rebound by Jonathan Laurent
4:34
+3
Jonathan Laurent made 3-pt. jump shot, assist by Avery Anderson III
33-73
4:15
Breein Tyree missed 3-pt. jump shot
4:13
Defensive rebound by Keylan Boone
3:44
Turnover on Hidde Roessink
3:44
Backcourt turnover on Carlos Curry
3:26
Lost ball turnover on Avery Anderson III, stolen by Antavion Collum
3:26
Blake Hinson missed 3-pt. jump shot
3:24
Offensive rebound by Devontae Shuler
3:17
Bryce Williams missed 3-pt. jump shot
3:15
Offensive rebound by Blake Hinson
3:07
Personal foul on Jonathan Laurent
3:07
Personal foul on Keylan Boone
3:07
Bryce Williams missed 1st of 2 free throws
3:07
Bryce Williams missed 2nd of 2 free throws
3:07
Bryce Williams missed 2nd of 2 free throws
3:07
Defensive rebound by Trey Reeves
2:42
Offensive foul on Avery Anderson III
2:42
Turnover on Avery Anderson III
2:42
Devontae Shuler missed 3-pt. jump shot
2:40
Defensive rebound by Hidde Roessink
2:29
Hidde Roessink missed 3-pt. jump shot
2:27
Defensive rebound by Devontae Shuler
2:14
Shooting foul on Trey Reeves
2:14
+1
Antavion Collum made 1st of 2 free throws
34-73
2:14
+1
Antavion Collum made 2nd of 2 free throws
35-73
1:59
+3
Keylan Boone made 3-pt. jump shot
35-76
1:48
Franco Miller Jr. missed 3-pt. jump shot
1:46
Offensive rebound by Ole Miss
1:42
+2
Antavion Collum made jump shot, assist by Devontae Shuler
37-76
1:27
Avery Anderson III missed layup
1:25
Offensive rebound by Hidde Roessink
1:18
+2
Hidde Roessink made dunk
37-78
1:10
Antavion Collum missed 3-pt. jump shot
1:08
Defensive rebound by Avery Anderson III
1:02
Keylan Boone missed 3-pt. jump shot
1:00
Defensive rebound by Carlos Curry
45.0
John McBride missed 3-pt. jump shot
43.0
Defensive rebound by Avery Anderson III
26.0
Avery Anderson III missed layup
24.0
Defensive rebound by Franco Miller Jr.
16.0
Lost ball turnover on Franco Miller Jr., stolen by Dee Mitchell