Harper Scores 21; Eagles Fall at Oklahoma State

STILLWATER, Okla. -- Sophomore Michael Harper scored a season-high 21 points, but it was not enough to offset a balanced scoring attack from Oklahoma State as the Cowboys defeated Coppin State 79-61 on Tuesday at Gallagher-Iba Arena.

Playing in only his second game since recovering from a broken wrist, Harper finished the game 8-of-15 from the floor and made 5-of-7 three-point attempts to lead the Eagles in scoring. He also tied for the team lead with seven rebounds and added two assists.

Sam Coleman scored 13 points and also had seven rebounds for Coppin State.

James Anderson led three Oklahoma State players in double figures in scoring with a game-high 26 points. Keiton Page added 20 points and Obi Muonelo had 15 for the Cowboys.

Oklahoma State (12-2) outscored the Eagles 34-14 in the paint and converted CSU turnovers into 21 points.

Coleman hit a pair of free throws with 3:53 to play in the first half that cut the Oklahoma State lead to 33-27.

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