A look at the action that will be taking place in the second round on Thursday of the NCAA Tournament between Oregon and Oklahoma St.
Final
The NCAA Tournament is all set to get in full swing here for the 2015 season, and all of the action begins on Thursday with the playing of the second round games. One of the more interesting matchups has Oregon basically hosting Oklahoma State in a classic 8/9 showdown.
The Cowboys were in the March Madness tournament last season, but they fell short of making it very far in the end. It was a disappointing exit for eventual NBA lottery pick Marcus Smart, but the teammates he left behind are trying to pick up where they left off in 2014.
As for Oregon, they are no strangers to March Madness heartbreak, as they lost to a Wisconsin team that eventually ended up in the Final Four — something they’ll have to do again if they win this game. They have the power to hang with Oklahoma State, but Oregon’s homeport advantage may tilt this one even further.
As the action takes place on Thursday, you can follow along with live updated provided below:
8-seed Oregon pulls away late to beat 9-seed Oklahoma State, 79-73. Ducks eliminate Cowboys for 2nd time in 3 years. pic.twitter.com/Hqwyx4DUB7
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) March 21, 2015
With Oregon's win, the Pac-12 has gone 4-0 in the Round of 64 for the 2nd time in conference history (also 1998).
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) March 21, 2015
Everyone with Oregon on their bracket... pic.twitter.com/fLRM9bIxKL
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) March 21, 2015
Oklahoma St. vs Oregon:
8:39 remaining! Oregon leads Oklahoma State 63-62. Gotta love an intense game. #GoDucks pic.twitter.com/JL2w7JiyTu
— NBC Sports Northwest (@NBCSNorthwest) March 21, 2015
A half highlighted by offense ends with No. 8 Oregon on top of No. 9 Oklahoma State, 43-39. #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/54CpY1OKB0
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 20, 2015
Oregon's Joe Young takes so many pull-up fastbreak threes. He's like Steph Curry, in that sense at least.
— Jacob L. Rosen (@JacobLRosen) March 20, 2015
Oregon v. Ok. State right now looks like "Battle of the Highlighters." Am I right, @SklarBrothers? pic.twitter.com/Bt8F0GtdSa
— Mel G 🌻 (@misscellophane) March 20, 2015
who dressed Oregon and OK St they look like they are trynna ride a bicycle at nighttime during whitetail deer season pic.twitter.com/SnrJJoqrLM
— keith // marcus smart fan club president (@K_L_E_) March 20, 2015
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