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George Mason reaches title game with 71-68 OT win

George Mason moved into the Charleston Classic championship with a 71-68 victory over Oklahoma State on Friday.
Nov 20, 2015; Charleston, SC, USA; George Mason Patriots forward Marko Gujanicic (10) celebrates after the game against Oklahoma State Cowboys at TD Arena. Patriots won 71-68 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Marko Gujancic had 13 points, including two 3-pointers in overtime, as George Mason moved into the Charleston Classic championship with a 71-68 victory over Oklahoma State on Friday.

The Patriots (2-2) held a 56-51 lead in the final minute before the Cowboys (3-1) forced overtime on Joe Burton's 3-pointer with 16 seconds to go. But Gujancic got George Mason started with his long-range shot. The Patriots made 7 of 8 shots in the extra period to defeat their second Power Five opponent in as many days after upending Mississippi to open the tournament Thursday.

Oklahoma State had a last possession to tie, but the ball was tipped away before they could get a shot off.

Jaire Grayer had a career-high 23 points and Shevon Thompson had his second straight double-double with 20 points and 17 rebounds.

Jeff Newberry led Oklahoma State with 20 points.

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