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NCAA Tournament Preview: #8 Oklahoma St. vs #9 Tennesee
East Regional Matchup
Friday
No. 8 Oklahoma State (22-11) vs. No. 9 Tennessee (21-12)
Time/Site: 12:25 EDT/Dayton, Ohio
The winner gets: The winner of Pittsburgh-East Tennessee State
Summary: The Cowboys rallied with a six-game winning streak and appeared in the Big 12 semifinals to get to the NCAA tournament. Tennessee won the SEC East and appeared in the conference tournament championship game before losing to Mississippi State.
Key Players: Oklahoma State – James Anderson (18.6 ppg) G; Byron Eaton (5.5 apg). Tennessee – Wayne Chism (13.8 ppg, 8.1 rpg) F; Tyler Smith (17.2 ppg), F
Key Stat: Oklahoma State – Cowboys are averaging 81 points per game. Tennessee – The Volunteers are averaging 16 assists per game.
Oklahoma State will win: If the Cowboys shoot a great percentage and get enough defensive stops. This game should be a track meet.
Tennessee will win: If the Volunteers receive a great performance from Chism and Smith in the post. If Chism makes his first 3-point attempt, he won’t be afraid to shoot more.
Prediction: Tennessee 76, Oklahoma State 72
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By: Kevin Lonnquist
DFN Sports Staff Writer
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