Corpus Christi, Texas ? Senior John Lucas scored 14 of his 21 points in the final 61/2 minutes of the first half, and Joey Graham got No. 7 Oklahoma State off to a fast start after halftime in an 86-61 victory at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Monday night.

Corpus Christi (9-4), an NCAA independent in just its sixth season, played host to a ranked team for the first time and led by seven points midway through the first half.

Graham scored eight points, including an emphatic slam, in a 13-0 run the first four minutes after halftime to push the Cowboys (10-1) ahead 44-28.

Xavier 72, Iowa State 59

Cincinnati — Justin Doellman scored 21 points, and Brian Thornton led a 17-5 run that opened the second half for Xavier (6-4) against ISU (8-3).

KSU 80, Cent. Missouri 58

Manhattan — Fred Peete scored 25 points, and Jeremiah Massey added 20 as Kansas State beat Division II Central Missouri State. The Wildcats (10-1) are off to their best start in 11 years.

Baylor 77, Chicago St. 59

Waco, Texas — Tommy Swanson scored 19 points and pulled down 12 rebounds to lead Baylor.