Nov. 27, 2008

Box Score

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) -- Micah Downs scored 17 points and Jeremy Pargo added 15 to lead No. 9 Gonzaga past Oklahoma State 83-71 on Thursday night in the opening round of the Old Spice Classic.

Gonzaga (3-0) broke open a close game down the stretch after trailing by one with 7 minutes left.

Pargo scored on a spin move in the lane to complete a 9-0 run that put Gonzaga ahead 71-63 with 4:21 remaining. On Friday, the Bulldogs will play Maryland, which upset No. 5 Michigan State 80-62.

Terrel Harris scored 17 points and Obi Muonelo added 16 points and 15 rebounds for Oklahoma State (4-1).