Oklahoma State is ineligible to play in the postseason. So you have to question the motivation of the Cowboys as the regular season begins to wind down.

The Cowboys are 2-6 in their last eight games. Their point spread mark during their last 18 games is 5-13-1.

Kansas State, on the other hand, is pushing hard to make the NCAA Tournament with four wins in its last five games. The Wildcats' incentive certainly is not in question. They have been tremendous in this role, too, covering eight of the past nine times as a road 'dog.

Despite getting outshot from the floor, the Wildcats still defeated the Cowboys, 71-68, at home on Feb. 2.