Miami or Oklahoma State will redeem themselves in the Charleston Classic consolation quarterfinals on Friday after being upset by Mid-Majors on Thursday. Drake completely outplayed Miami in an 80-69 win. Florida Atlantic beat Oklahoma State 86-78 in the second quarterfinal on Thursday afternoon.
Miami failed to generate any rhythm versus Drake. The Hurricanes shot 40.9 percent from the floor and took 12 fewer shots than Drake. Oklahoma State lost to FAU despite taking 21 more shots. Miami and Oklahoma State need to find more consistent offensive production on Friday.
Nijel Pack was one of only three double-figure scorers for Miami with 17. Jalen Blackmon and Matthew Cleveland each scored 12. Miami entered the game with six players averaging double figures. Khalil Brantley led Oklahoma State with 16 points and Robert Jennings had 14 for the Cowboys in their loss.
Miami has to improve its rebounding on Friday. Drake outrebounded Miami 33-23 and had a 36-18 edge on points in the paint. Oklahoma State outrebounded FAU 50-39 and had a 32-28 edge in points in the paint. Miami center Lynn Kidd finished with two points, two rebounds and three fouls versus Drake.
Miami versus Oklahoma State odds
Miami is a 5.5-point favorite against Oklahoma State. Laying the points with Miami are minus 102. Taking Oklahoma State and the points is minus 120. Miami is minus 205 on the money line, and Oklahoma State is plus 168. The over/under is 157.5. The over is minus 105, and the under is minus 115, per FanDuel.
Miami versus Oklahoma State series history
Miami won 62-59 in the 2006 NIT in the only meeting between Miami and Oklahoma State.
How to watch Miami versus Oklahoma State
Rich Hollenberg will call play-by-play and former Miami head coach Perry Clark will provide analysis for the second consecutive game for the Hurricanes and Oklahoma State.
What's next
The winner between Miami and Oklahoma State will play at either 3:00 PM or 5:30 PM Eastern Time on Sunday. The loser between Miami and Oklahoma State will play at 12:30 PM ET on Sunday. Miami returns home to host Charleston Southern next Saturday at 2:00 PM ET. That is 90 minutes before the football team kicks off at Syracuse.