Oklahoma State Edges Kansas State in Wild Finish Behind Roy’s 23 and Miller’s Clutch Free Throws
In a Big 12 thriller that came down to the final seconds, Oklahoma State pulled off a dramatic 84-83 win over Kansas State on Saturday night in Stillwater. The game had everything - big-time shot-making, momentum swings, and a finish that left fans holding their breath until the buzzer.
Anthony Roy led the way for the Cowboys with 23 points, delivering a steady scoring presence all night. But it was Vyctorius Miller who stepped into the spotlight in the game’s final moments.
With just 2.8 seconds left, Miller was fouled on a corner three-point attempt. Down two, he calmly knocked down all three free throws to give Oklahoma State the one-point edge - and the win.
Miller’s final stat line doesn’t jump off the page - nine points, seven rebounds, and four assists - but his impact was undeniable. He played with poise, made winning plays, and came through when it mattered most.
The Cowboys got a big lift from Parsa Fallah, who added 17 points, nine rebounds, and a pair of steals. Fallah was a force on the interior, battling on both ends of the floor and helping Oklahoma State control the glass. Kanye Clary chipped in 12 points and six assists, while Andrija Vukovic had a perfect night from the field, scoring 11 points on 5-of-5 shooting.
For head coach Steve Lutz, the win marked a personal milestone - his 100th career victory. And it continued a remarkable trend: Oklahoma State is now 24-0 under Lutz when scoring at least 81 points. When the Cowboys get rolling offensively, they’re tough to beat.
Kansas State, on the other hand, finds itself in unfamiliar territory. The Wildcats dropped to 0-5 in Big 12 play - their worst conference start since the 1996-97 season - despite some strong individual performances.
PJ Haggerty poured in 21 points, including 14 in the second half, and gave Kansas State a late two-point lead with a smooth floater in the lane with 49 seconds left. Abdi Bashir Jr. knocked down five threes en route to 15 points, while Khamari McGriff was perfect from the field (7-of-7) for 14 points before fouling out with just over six minutes to play. Nate Johnson also added 14 for the Wildcats.
The final minute was a flurry of action. After Haggerty’s go-ahead bucket, Oklahoma State had multiple chances to respond.
Clary missed back-to-back threes, but the Cowboys stayed alive with relentless effort on the boards. Miller came up with a key offensive rebound off a tie-up with just four seconds left.
On the ensuing inbounds play, he caught the ball in the corner and drew the crucial foul - setting the stage for his game-winning free throws.
Earlier in the second half, Oklahoma State had built a double-digit lead behind a quick 8-3 burst that included threes from Clary and Miller. But Kansas State kept chipping away, setting up a dramatic finish that could have gone either way.
In the end, it was Oklahoma State’s composure and clutch execution that made the difference. This win doesn’t just move the Cowboys to 14-4 on the season and 2-3 in Big 12 play - it’s the kind of gritty, confidence-building victory that can spark a midseason run.
For Kansas State, the search for answers continues. The talent is there, but the consistency - especially in closing out tight games - remains elusive.
But on this night in Stillwater, the spotlight belonged to Miller, Roy, and a Cowboys team that refused to fold when the pressure peaked.