Big 12 men’s basketball roundup: With Jacob Pullen back, K-State cruises, 92-61

By Associated Press     Jan 4, 2011

Savannah State guard Preston Blackmon (1) fouls Kansas State guard Jacob Pullen (0) as he puts up a shot during the first half Monday, Jan. 3, 2011, in Manhattan, Kan.

No. 17 Kansas State 92, Savannah State 61

Manhattan — Jacob Pullen scored 24 points in his return from a three-game suspension, and Kansas State coasted to a victory over Savannah State on Monday night in the Wildcats’ final tune-up before Big 12 play.

Pullen, a preseason All-American, was 7-of-8 from the field in the first half and hit three three-pointers, showing little rust after missing three games for receiving impermissible clothing benefits from a local department store.

No. 16 Texas A&M 66, Nicholls St. 55

College Station, Texas — David Loubeau scored 18 points, and Khris Middleton added 17 to help Texas A&M to its 10th straight victory.

Iowa State 72, Northern Illinois 63

Ames, Iowa — Diante Garrett scored 22 points, and Iowa State slipped past Northern Illinois for its seventh straight win.

Nebraska 77, North Dakota 46

Lincoln, Neb. — Eshaunte Jones and Brandon Ubel scored 11 points each to lead Nebraska to its ninth victory in a row.

Oklahoma State 79, UTSA 63

Stillwater, Okla. — Jean-Paul Olukemi scored 16 points to lead six Cowboys in double figures. Olukemi, a 6-foot-5 guard, hit seven of 10 shots from the field, leading the Cowboys on a 61 percent shooting night.

Oklahoma 73, Md.-Eastern Shore 49

Norman, Okla. — Steven Pledger scored 19 points, and Cade Davis added 11 points and a career-high 12 rebounds for Oklahoma.

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