STILLWATER – Oklahoma State (15-15, 8-10 in the Big 12) capped a disappointing basketball season with dramatic 52-51 win over No. 12 Texas Tech here Saturday in a game that knocked out the Red Raiders (23-8, 12-6) from the Big 12 regular season title race.

And due to NCAA sanctions, OSU will not take part of the Big 12 Championship Tournament or the NCAA Tournament this week in Kansas City.

Bryce Thompson hit the go-ahead three-point shot with less than 20 seconds left. Texas Tech needed a win plus losses by Kansas and Baylor to get a tie for the regular season title.

It was a tough season for OSU, on and off the court.

“I feel fortunate that I have a staff and a program here, because what those kids went through this year was really, really hard,” said OSU coach Mike Boynton.

“And I thought what was on display most of the season, certainly in the last week, was an unbelievable amount of pride and high character, and caring for the program. It’s what you want as a coach, obviously you want to win, but you want to see young men be able to have a bigger vision of what life’s really about, and that’s handling adversity, and coming together, competing the right way.

“I’m certainly thankful for Bryce Williams and Isaac Likekele and everything they did for us, for me personally and to all those other guys for being right there with them and with us, and allowing us to salvage somewhat of a successful season. I would imagine if the circumstances weren’t what they were, the conversation would be about maybe some missed opportunities in league play, but not that the season is over, like what’s next?

“Unfortunately for these guys, and I feel terrible about it, because this should not be the end for them. They should have another opportunity to go and continue to compete. That’s disappointing, but I’m certainly thankful for and proud as a coach today to see how our team competed.”