Mutts, Hokies steal 70-65 win over Oklahoma State

NEW YORK (AP) — Justyn Mutts had three steals and three points in the last two minutes and sparked a game-changing 7-0 run to help Virginia Tech beat Oklahoma State 70-65 at the Hoop Hall Invitational. Mylyjael Poteat broke a tie with a pair of free throws with 1:59 to play, putting the Hokies on top 62-60. Mutts then turned a steal into a free throw and another steal into a hook shot that pushed the lead to 65-60 with 47 seconds to go. A third steal resulted in two free throws by Hunter Cattoor and a 67-60 lead with 37 seconds left. Sean Pedulla scored 16 points with Grant Basile and Mutts adding 13 each. Avery Anderson III and Kalib Boone had 15 each for the Cowboys.