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LAHAINA, Hawaii -- Oklahoma State coach Brad Underwood motioned his team over for an early timeout, slammed his clipboard to the hardwood and began screaming.The Cowboys were lethargic, seemingly uninterested in playing defense.Once Underwood lit into them and replaced four starters, the Cowboys couldnt be stopped.Jeffrey Carroll had 20 points and Oklahoma State racked up 19 steals in a 97-70 win over Georgetown on Wednesday in the third-place game of the Maui Invitational.We didnt guard anybody. We didnt do anything we talked about. We were flat emotionally, Underwood said. There was just no energy. And the one thing I know Im going to get from my bench is energy.Oklahoma State (5-1) bounced back from a 32-point demolishing by No. 4 North Carolina in the semifinals by revving up its pressure defense -- after Underwoods outburst.With Jawun Evans as the only starter left, the Cowboys harassed the Hoyas into one mistake after another and raced off to the other end for easy baskets.Oklahoma State forced 28 turnovers and converted those into 41 points. Thanks to Underwoods lineup change, the Cowboys had a 59-16 advantage in bench points and rode out of Maui with a resounding victory.Evans had 13 points and Brandon Averette 12 for Oklahoma State.For the most part, very, very pleased, Underwood said. Were getting better defensively. Were still making too many silly fouls, but well clean that up.Georgetown (2-4) lost to No. 16 Wisconsin in the semifinals because of rebounding and to Oklahoma State due to turnovers.The Hoyas shot 51 percent, but the problem was the shots they couldnt get up from the multitude of turnovers that had coach John Thompson III shaking his fists in anger at times on the sideline.Rodney Pryor led the Hoyas with 15 points and Bradley Hayes added 13.We did not do a good job of protecting the ball, Thompson said. We did not do a good job of keeping our dribble, maintaining our dribble. Once you pick it up, youre dead.Oklahoma States press was at its best in a tournament-opening win over UConn, but did little good in a 107-75 loss to North Carolina in the semifinals.The Hoyas struggled with the Cowboys pressure in the third-place game, leading to turnovers and breakouts in transition that came in bunches.Cameron McGriff had one of the best dunks of the tournament with a tomahawk-and-foul over Pryor, and Carroll had another backboard shaker with a two-handed putback slam.Oklahoma State forced 14 turnovers in the first half -- 11 on steals -- that led to 18 points and a 50-35 lead after Thomas Dziagwas buzzer-beating 3-pointer.The second half was more UConn turnovers, more points in transition for Oklahoma State.Evans had one steal in UConns end early in the half, fed the ball to Forte and ran back without looking as his backcourt mate drained a 3-pointer in transition.This is not me making excuses, but we had some guys out there that were in that situation for the first time, the first time, either a freshman, or it was their first time with us, Thompson said. And so its a learning experience for them.BIG PICTUREConnecticut: Had a solid opening win over No. 13 Oregon in Maui, but consecutive lopsided losses show theres still plenty of work to do.Oklahoma State: Played two solid games sandwiched around a what-can-you-do loss to one of the best teams in the nation. A solid trip to Maui.UP NEXTGeorgetown: Hosts Howard on Sunday.Oklahoma State: Hosts Rogers State on Nov. 30. David McKay Jersey . Brett Kulak and Jackson Houck of the Vancouver Giants were each charged with assault causing bodily harm on Aug. 18, according to the B.C. court services. George Moriarty Jersey .C. -- Calgarys Kevin Koe did it the hard way again. https://www.cheaptigers.com/1149z-hank-greenberg-jersey-tigers.html . -- Timbers coach Caleb Porter didnt stray from his business-like approach to the season even after Portland downed the two-time defending league champion Los Angeles Galaxy to gain crucial playoff position. Don Lund Jersey . Scott won the Australian PGA last week in his first event in Australia since winning the U.S. Masters in April. American Matt Kuchar, ahead by two strokes with four to play and even with Scott with one to go, double-bogeyed the 18th after taking two shots to get out of a bunker. Norm Cash Jersey . -- Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Farmar will be out for roughly four weeks after tearing his left hamstring.Wales face table-topping Serbia on Saturday as their quest for World Cup qualification continues at the Cardiff City Stadium, live on Sky Sports. Chris Colemans side sit third in Group D and are unbeaten with five points from their opening three matches, but they trail their Serbian opponents by two points. Wales vs Serbia November 12, 2016, 7:15pm Live on Get Sky Sports Get a Sky Sports pass The hosts, who have drawn their last two matches away to Austria and home to Georgia, will have Aaron Ramsey back for the first time since their dramatic 3-1 Euro 2016 quarter-final victory over Belgium. Manager Chris Coleman has declared the midfielder ready for action after an 11-week absence following a hamstring injury. Aaron Ramsey will return to the Wales side for the World Cup qualifier at home to Serbia on Saturday Ramsey has made only four appearances this season for Arsenal and missed Wales first three qualifiers.For Serbia, Southampton attacker Dusan Tadic has been their key player in recent games, directly contributing to their last 10 goals, including two assists and a fine finish in the 3-2 win over Austria. Ramsey is set to return to the Wales team Team newsRamsey is set to return in midfield, while Adam Matthews has been called up as a replacement for the injured defender Ben Davies. James Collins also withdrew from the squad through injury and has been replaced by MK Dons Joe Walsh. Wales Joe Ledley looks ahead to the match Nemanja Matic missed Serbias last game against Austria but is fit to return.ddddddddddddOpta statsWales have never beaten Serbia (including matches against Yugoslavia and also Serbia and Montenegro), losing eight of their 11 previous encounters (D3).Chris Colemans side have won eight and lost just one of their last 15 World Cup/Euro qualifiers (D6).Wales have lost only one of their last 12 matches on home soil (W6 D5) - losing 2-3 to Netherlands in November 2015. Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just £6.99. No contract. Chris Coleman has won five games in 2016; the only Wales manager to win more in a calendar year is John Toshack (six in 2008).Gareth Bale has had a hand in 14 goals in his last 13 appearances for Wales on home soil (10 goals, 4 assists). Gareth Bale will again be Wales key player Bale (25) is just three goals shy from becoming Wales joint-highest scorer alongside Ian Rush (28).Serbias Dusan Tadic has been directly involved in more goals in European World Cup 2018 Qualifiers than any other player so far (three goals, five assists). Serbia duo Dusan Tadic and Aleksandar Mitrovic will be key players on Saturday Charlie predictsIts a big bonus for Wales having Aaron Ramsey back. Anybody could see in the north London derby that his energy levels were great considering his injury problems.Serbia are difficult though. Theyre a strong, physical side that are dangerous on the counter-attack. Aleksandar Kolarov is their danger man going forward for me with his set-pieces.However, I think that Wales trio of Gareth Bale, who is in great form, Ramsey and Joe Allen, who is also doing well at Stoke, should see them through.Charlie predicts: 2-1 and Ramsey to score first (50/1 with Sky Bet) ' ' '
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