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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Just a few games into the season, its clear 11th-ranked Xavier has some work to do closing out games.The Musketeers nearly let a 16-point second-half lead disappear, but Trevon Bluiett hit some clutch free throws late to help them pull away from Northern Iowa for a 67-59 victory in the Tire Pros Invitational championship game Sunday night.The Panthers came within five points with 1:35 left while Xaviers offense struggled, but then the Musketeers (5-0) hit 9 of 10 free throws in the final 57 seconds. That stalled the rally by Northern Iowa, which seemed poised to overcome a double-digit deficit for the second time in as many games.Id like to have those last four or five minutes back, but its so early, Xavier coach Chris Mack said. Were a little bit better in terms of finishing the game, but we still have a ways to go in that department.Bluiett converted 5 of 6 free throws after missing some critical shots earlier that helped open the door for the comeback attempt.We kind of base everything on a next-play mentality, so you cant really worry over the past plays, said Bluiett, who finished with a game-high 21 points. My teammates do a good job of kind of helping me forget about that.After going into halftime with the game tied 30-30, the Musketeers started the second strong with Bluiett and Edmond Sumner leading the way. Sumner scored 11 of his 17 points in the final 20 minutes.But once the Panthers (3-1) found their rhythm against Xaviers 1-1-3 zone and man-to-man defense, the game began to turn late. Jordan Ashton and Klint Carlson hit some big shots to bring Northern Iowa back, but the Musketeers showed poise just in time to pull away.Sometimes you get into the game and teams are maybe not what they seem like on film, but Xavier is every bit as good and in some ways even better, UNI coach Ben Jacobson said. We had a tremendous amount of respect for them even before this game and Ive got more now because they have so many ways they can beat you, offensively everybody can make plays.Now the two teams get to do it all over again when they meet Saturday at Xavier.Honestly, Im pretty excited, Bluiett said. They are good team and I think they are going to bring their A-game when they come back. They kind of have some motivation now and I think we will be ready for it, as well.BIG PICTUREN. Iowa: The Panthers are great 3-point shooters, but their shots were not falling consistently against Xavier. Morgan was the only shooter to show up on Sunday.Xavier: The Musketeers showed a variety of defenses to keep the Panthers off balance, switching from a 1-1-3 zone to man-to-man. Xavier has plenty of fire power on offense with J.P Macura and Quentin Goodin hitting big shots throughout the game.POLL IMPLICATIONSXavier: A win over previously unbeaten Northern Iowa could help the Musketeers standing.DOUBLING DOWNXavier consistently sent double teams at Northern Iowas Bennett Koch in the post in order to limit him, and it worked.Koch was just 4 of 8 from the field for 11 points and turned the ball over six times in the paint.ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAMUNIs Jeremy Morgan joined Bluiett and Macura on the all-tournament team along with Oklahomas Jordan Woodard and Davidsons Jack Gibbs. Bluiett was the tournament MVP after scoring 56 points, grabbing 16 rebounds and getting seven assists over the three games. Morgan led UNI with 20 points in this one.UP NEXTN. 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The third-ranked Ivanovic, who won the event in 2008 and 10, served five aces and broke Wickmayer, also a former winner in 2009, five times. "The result looked easier than it really was," Ivanovic said.LAHAINA, Hawaii -- Oklahoma State coach Brad Underwood motioned his team over for an early timeout, slammed his clipboard to the hardwood and began screaming.The Cowboys were lethargic, seemingly uninterested in playing defense.Once Underwood lit into them and replaced four starters, the Cowboys couldnt be stopped.Jeffrey Carroll had 20 points and Oklahoma State racked up 19 steals in a 97-70 win over Georgetown on Wednesday in the third-place game of the Maui Invitational.We didnt guard anybody. We didnt do anything we talked about. We were flat emotionally, Underwood said. There was just no energy. And the one thing I know Im going to get from my bench is energy.Oklahoma State (5-1) bounced back from a 32-point demolishing by No. 4 North Carolina in the semifinals by revving up its pressure defense -- after Underwoods outburst.With Jawun Evans as the only starter left, the Cowboys harassed the Hoyas into one mistake after another and raced off to the other end for easy baskets.Oklahoma State forced 28 turnovers and converted those into 41 points. Thanks to Underwoods lineup change, the Cowboys had a 59-16 advantage in bench points and rode out of Maui with a resounding victory.Evans had 13 points and Brandon Averette 12 for Oklahoma State.For the most part, very, very pleased, Underwood said. Were getting better defensively. Were still making too many silly fouls, but well clean that up.Georgetown (2-4) lost to No. 16 Wisconsin in the semifinals because of rebounding and to Oklahoma State due to turnovers.The Hoyas shot 51 percent, but the problem was the shots they couldnt get up from the multitude of turnovers that had coach John Thompson III shaking his fists in anger at times on the sideline.Rodney Pryor led the Hoyas with 15 points and Bradley Hayes added 133.ddddddddddddWe did not do a good job of protecting the ball, Thompson said. We did not do a good job of keeping our dribble, maintaining our dribble. Once you pick it up, youre dead.Oklahoma States press was at its best in a tournament-opening win over UConn, but did little good in a 107-75 loss to North Carolina in the semifinals.The Hoyas struggled with the Cowboys pressure in the third-place game, leading to turnovers and breakouts in transition that came in bunches.Cameron McGriff had one of the best dunks of the tournament with a tomahawk-and-foul over Pryor, and Carroll had another backboard shaker with a two-handed putback slam.Oklahoma State forced 14 turnovers in the first half -- 11 on steals -- that led to 18 points and a 50-35 lead after Thomas Dziagwas buzzer-beating 3-pointer.The second half was more UConn turnovers, more points in transition for Oklahoma State.Evans had one steal in UConns end early in the half, fed the ball to Forte and ran back without looking as his backcourt mate drained a 3-pointer in transition.This is not me making excuses, but we had some guys out there that were in that situation for the first time, the first time, either a freshman, or it was their first time with us, Thompson said. And so its a learning experience for them.BIG PICTUREConnecticut: Had a solid opening win over No. 13 Oregon in Maui, but consecutive lopsided losses show theres still plenty of work to do.Oklahoma State: Played two solid games sandwiched around a what-can-you-do loss to one of the best teams in the nation. A solid trip to Maui.UP NEXTGeorgetown: Hosts Howard on Sunday.Oklahoma State: Hosts Rogers State on Nov. 30. ' ' '