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Kane scores 27 points and No. 16 Iowa State rallied past OSU 85-81 in OT

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Iowa State forward Melvin Ejim puts up an off blanace shot over Oklahoma State guard/forward Le'Bryan Nash (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Ames, Iowa, Saturday, March 8, 2014. (AP Photo/Justin Hayworth) (The Associated Press)

Oklahoma State guard Phil Forte III, left, loses the ball as he is defended by Iowa State guard Monte Morris during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Ames, Iowa, Saturday, March 8, 2014. (AP Photo/Justin Hayworth) (The Associated Press)

Naz Long forced overtime with a 30-foot 3-pointer at the buzzer, DeAndre Kane scored five of his 27 points in the closing seconds, and No. 16 Iowa State overcame a 16-point deficit to beat Oklahoma State in overtime 85-81 on Saturday.

Kane hit a layup and a pair of free throws to put Iowa State ahead 82-79 with 11.7 seconds left.

Georges Niang had 22 points for Iowa State (23-7, 11-7 Big 12), which snapped a two-game losing streak and fell behind by as much as 45-29 before rallying.

Markel Brown missed two free throws with 3 seconds left for Oklahoma State (20-11, 8-10). Marcus Smart had 27 points to lead the Cowboys, but he and Cyclones star Melvin Ejim fouled out in regulation.

Brown finished with 26 points and 12 rebounds.