PHOTO GALLERY: Missouri takes on Oklahoma State in Big 12 semis

By Kevin A. Roberts

March 13, 2009 | 10:47 p.m. CDT

The Tigers overcame a two point halftime deficit to defeat the Cowboys.

Missouri guard Zaire Taylor looks to drive to the basket against Oklahoma State in the semifinals of the Big 12 Conference tournament in Oklahoma City on Friday. ¦ Kevin A. Roberts/Missourian

COLUMBIA — The Tigers defeated the upstart No. 7-seed Oklahoma State Cowboys 67-59 on Friday night in Oklahoma City.

The win sends the third-seeded Tigers to their third Big 12 Conference tournament title game.