Cowboys lasso Panthers to make Elite Eight

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Tony Allen had 23 points and keyed a late 17-5 run that lifted Oklahoma State past Pittsburgh 63-51 in the East Rutherford Regional semifinals.<br> <br> The Cowboys took control after the Panthers tied the game at 42 with 7:51 left. Joey Graham hit three of the Cowboys&#39; next four baskets before Allen drained a 3-pointer and a jumper that put Oklahoma State ahead 57-47.<br> <br> The Cowboys are 30-3 heading into the regional final. It&#39;s the sixth time Eddie Sutton has coached a team that far.<br> <br> Carl Krauser had 15 points, including a basket that tied the game at 42. Jaron Brown added eleven points for Pittsburgh, which has lost in the last three regional semis.<br> <br> The Panthers finish 31-5.

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