![Coach Travis Ford On what he told the team after the game"Keep your head up, it's one game. They played hard. We've made a lot of plays in this situation, we've had our share. Give Kansas credit, it's bad that somebody had to lose, but we have to move on. It's one game, can't sulk about it, we have to move on, it's a part of sports and a part of life, it's not always going to be perfect."](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/hash/48/cd/48cd3d711d36efd0c17ed68ff8b5bfc1.jpg?itok=TP7fQPLK "Coach Travis Ford On what he told the team after the game"Keep your head up, it's one game. They played hard. We've made a lot of plays in this situation, we've had our share. Give Kansas credit, it's bad that somebody had to lose, but we have to move on. It's one game, can't sulk about it, we have to move on, it's a part of sports and a part of life, it's not always going to be perfect."")
![On having to sit out for the final few plays after fouling out"It was definitely frustrating. I felt like I let my team down. If we were in there, there could have been some different plays that could have went the other way for us, and we could have come out with a win." ](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/hash/ba/7f/ba7ff51b8d79aba0f4b1567837e38c58.jpg?itok=YKS5YFAu "On having to sit out for the final few plays after fouling out"It was definitely frustrating. I felt like I let my team down. If we were in there, there could have been some different plays that could have went the other way for us, and we could have come out with a win." "){kind=small}
![On if this was the most physical game he's played"No, not really. I've played in more physical games. I like it because that's the kind of game I play. I'm a very physical person, but that game wasn't really as physical as I expected it to be." On having to sit out for the final few plays after fouling out"It was very difficult. I felt like I let my teammates down. I wish I was out there to savor that moment with them, help them out, and contribute in the way that I usually do, but unfortunately it didn't work out that way this time." ](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/hash/ae/2e/ae2e442601d660357cf1b6a07add8405.jpg?itok=2lwwp-9m "On if this was the most physical game he's played"No, not really. I've played in more physical games. I like it because that's the kind of game I play. I'm a very physical person, but that game wasn't really as physical as I expected it to be." On having to sit out for the final few plays after fouling out"It was very difficult. I felt like I let my teammates down. I wish I was out there to savor that moment with them, help them out, and contribute in the way that I usually do, but unfortunately it didn't work out that way this time." ")
Kansas made its last shot, and Oklahoma State missed its last shot, and Kansas prevailed 68-67 in double overtime Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013. The game had huge Big 12 title implications but the game itself was a classic that should become part of the lore of both schools basketball history.
Naadir Tharpe hit a shot with 16 seconds left for Kansas. Markel Brown missed a shot as time expired for Oklahoma State, and that turned out to be the difference.
The game was tight the entire way, with neither team establishing much of a lead. The lead changed hands 23 times and the biggest lead of the game was when Kansas led by five early in the second half.
Oklahoma State had won seven in a row, and four of those by five points or less by making clutch plays in the final moments. Their streak began at Kansas when they beat the Jayhawks who were ranked No. 1 at the time.
Both teams had trouble shooting, but both teams were also playing tough defense. The score was tied at 26 at the half and at 57 at the end of regulation. Oklahoma State shot 33 percent from the field and Kansas hit 41 percent.
Kansas and Kansas State are now tied for the Big 12 lead with three losses, and Oklahoma State now has four with five games left. The Cowboys play Kansas State in the final game and could still win the title with some breaks. Kansas also still has to play Kansas State again.
Kansas has won or tied for the Big 12 regular season title for eight consecutive years.
Travis Releford scored 18 points and Jeff Withey had 17 points for the Jayhawks,
Markel Brown scored 20 points to lead Oklahoma State.
Marcus Smart had 16 points but fouled out midway through the second extra period on an offensive foul. Phil Forte added 13. Smart had trouble shooting from the field, and did not hit a field goal until the final minutes of regulation. He was hitting foul shots though, and made 9 of 10 in regulation.
Here are some quotes from players after the game:
![On if this was the most physical game he's played"No, not really. I've played in more physical games. I like it because that's the kind of game I play. I'm a very physical person, but that game wasn't really as physical as I expected it to be." On having to sit out for the final few plays after fouling out"It was very difficult. I felt like I let my teammates down. I wish I was out there to savor that moment with them, help them out, and contribute in the way that I usually do, but unfortunately it didn't work out that way this time." ](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/8b/5a/8b5a9bad97a339385c887df541a1b054.jpg?itok=3hKoEHAb "On if this was the most physical game he's played"No, not really. I've played in more physical games. I like it because that's the kind of game I play. I'm a very physical person, but that game wasn't really as physical as I expected it to be." On having to sit out for the final few plays after fouling out"It was very difficult. I felt like I let my teammates down. I wish I was out there to savor that moment with them, help them out, and contribute in the way that I usually do, but unfortunately it didn't work out that way this time." ")
![On having to sit out for the final few plays after fouling out"It was definitely frustrating. I felt like I let my team down. If we were in there, there could have been some different plays that could have went the other way for us, and we could have come out with a win." ](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/17/6b/176b6a54d1d5aab186a8e2de6c1be960.jpg?itok=Ddcghtql "On having to sit out for the final few plays after fouling out"It was definitely frustrating. I felt like I let my team down. If we were in there, there could have been some different plays that could have went the other way for us, and we could have come out with a win." ")
![Coach Travis Ford On what he told the team after the game"Keep your head up, it's one game. They played hard. We've made a lot of plays in this situation, we've had our share. Give Kansas credit, it's bad that somebody had to lose, but we have to move on. It's one game, can't sulk about it, we have to move on, it's a part of sports and a part of life, it's not always going to be perfect."](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/fb/b4/fbb4f67c7d78ee5cc5c1d54b59003f7a.jpg?itok=8Mj5u5YG "Coach Travis Ford On what he told the team after the game"Keep your head up, it's one game. They played hard. We've made a lot of plays in this situation, we've had our share. Give Kansas credit, it's bad that somebody had to lose, but we have to move on. It's one game, can't sulk about it, we have to move on, it's a part of sports and a part of life, it's not always going to be perfect."")
![Opening statement"A very hard fought game. I was proud of our kids, they played really hard. Obviously, we've been in this situation a lot and we made some plays down the stretch that in the past and we didn't make near as many shots. It was a very hard-fought game. Both teams played hard. I have no complaints. They made the last shot." On foul trouble hindering the offense or defense more"Probably offensively, for the fact that Marcus Smart can create a little better. Our team is so used to having the ball in his hands. Definitely offensively, because Michael Cobbins can score some points and get some nice put backs at the rim." On the overtime performance"Foul shooting was probably a difference in overtime. Every time I turned around, they were on the foul line. We didn't make ours and they did. I think they only made one field goal in overtime total. We had a couple opportunities and didn't make them. Give Kansas credit. They played a really good game defensively." ](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/f1/d0/f1d0c9f4a5e3ad7c023d4ebe18c1fd4f.jpg?itok=o34-J1Qb "Opening statement"A very hard fought game. I was proud of our kids, they played really hard. Obviously, we've been in this situation a lot and we made some plays down the stretch that in the past and we didn't make near as many shots. It was a very hard-fought game. Both teams played hard. I have no complaints. They made the last shot." On foul trouble hindering the offense or defense more"Probably offensively, for the fact that Marcus Smart can create a little better. Our team is so used to having the ball in his hands. Definitely offensively, because Michael Cobbins can score some points and get some nice put backs at the rim." On the overtime performance"Foul shooting was probably a difference in overtime. Every time I turned around, they were on the foul line. We didn't make ours and they did. I think they only made one field goal in overtime total. We had a couple opportunities and didn't make them. Give Kansas credit. They played a really good game defensively." ")
![On locking down Ben McLemore"It was a major factor in the scouting report, and he's one of the main guys we focused on. He's a top-five prospect. He's a very good ball player. I went out there and did it with the help of my teammates. Brian Williams came off the bench and helped me out. Sometimes I got screened, and other guys like (Le'Bryan Nash) stepped up and helped me. It was a team effort out there." On losing such a tough game"It's really tough, but we can't dwell on it. We've got to move on. It's the Big 12. It was a long game, so we have to get our rest for Saturday." ](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/35/10/3510dd5b4c9e81c3f0bb29a869471e4f.jpg?itok=unVEvuYM "On locking down Ben McLemore"It was a major factor in the scouting report, and he's one of the main guys we focused on. He's a top-five prospect. He's a very good ball player. I went out there and did it with the help of my teammates. Brian Williams came off the bench and helped me out. Sometimes I got screened, and other guys like (Le'Bryan Nash) stepped up and helped me. It was a team effort out there." On losing such a tough game"It's really tough, but we can't dwell on it. We've got to move on. It's the Big 12. It was a long game, so we have to get our rest for Saturday." ")
![Kansas coach Bill SelfIt's a huge win for conference implications. I really thought that Oklahoma State had the best path. I'm not saying we couldn't have won it, but we now still have the toughest road of anybody. We're still in the game, though. This was huge today. Oklahoma State is terrific. They've got a terrific team, they're coached great and the crowd was great. I still have good memories from being here when this place was rocking. It was definitely rocking tonight. We couldn't communicate and we couldn't hear. Our guys played timid the first half, but at least we guarded. In the second half, we played a little better. We just kind of hung on. It was a hard-fought game."](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/a4/5a/a45ae9de9c0fde793356a512807b2b6d.jpg?itok=MGpKPDfM "Kansas coach Bill SelfIt's a huge win for conference implications. I really thought that Oklahoma State had the best path. I'm not saying we couldn't have won it, but we now still have the toughest road of anybody. We're still in the game, though. This was huge today. Oklahoma State is terrific. They've got a terrific team, they're coached great and the crowd was great. I still have good memories from being here when this place was rocking. It was definitely rocking tonight. We couldn't communicate and we couldn't hear. Our guys played timid the first half, but at least we guarded. In the second half, we played a little better. We just kind of hung on. It was a hard-fought game."")
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