Colorado University vs Oklahoma State Cowboys: 10 threes meet 35 free throws at T-Mobile Center

The Colorado University entered at 0-1, and the Oklahoma State Cowboys arrived at 1-0, as the Cowboys closed a 92-83 result at the T-Mobile Center at 9:30 PM EDT.

First half

The Colorado University put up 40 first-half points while the Cowboys posted 41 in the opening half.

The Buffs shot 47 percent from the field in the game and hit 10 threes on 34 percent from deep to keep the early game tight.

The Pokes leaned on the stripe all night with 35 free throw attempts at 83 percent, a volume that showed up even before halftime.

The Buffaloes moved the ball for 18 assists against 8 turnovers, while Oklahoma State countered with 17 assists and 7 turnovers.

Second half

The Buffs scored 43 after the break, but the Cowboys scored 51 in the second half to separate late.

Oklahoma State generated 40 points in the paint and added 17 second-chance points off 15 offensive rebounds as the rebounding margin finished 44-34.

Colorado matched Oklahoma State with 12 fast-break points and 14 points off turnovers, but the Cowboys’ 28 bench points topped the Buffs’ 14.

The Cowboys recorded 5 blocks and 6 steals, and Colorado answered with 4 blocks and 5 steals in a game that featured 9 lead changes and 2 ties.

Key swing

The Colorado Buffaloes vs Oklahoma State Cowboys turning point showed up in the free throw gap, as Colorado finished 16 attempts at 56 percent while Oklahoma State finished 35 attempts at 83 percent.

Colorado also finished with 21 total fouls and 1 foulout, while Oklahoma State ended with 17 total fouls and no foulouts.

Colorado player notes

Barrington Hargress delivered 18 points and 9 assists with 1 turnover in the previous game, and that playmaking profile fit a Buffs attack that totaled 18 assists in this one.

Bangot Dak posted 22 points and 8 rebounds in the previous game, and Colorado again relied on interior production as it scored 30 points in the paint.

Isaiah Johnson had 14 points and 4 assists in the previous game, and Colorado again leaned into ball movement with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 2.25.

Oklahoma State closer

The Cowboys shot 45 percent overall, and their 29 made free throws helped them offset a 29 percent night from 3-point range.

Oklahoma State’s biggest lead reached 14, while Colorado’s biggest lead reached 9, as the Cowboys’ efficiency mark of 112 exceeded Colorado’s 79.

The Colorado Buffaloes vs Oklahoma State Cowboys match summary ends with Oklahoma State advancing after combining paint pressure, offensive rebounding, and repeated trips to the line.

Wrap

The Colorado Buffaloes vs Oklahoma State Cowboys review also included a Colorado effective field goal rate of 54 percent against Oklahoma State’s 49 percent, even as the Cowboys carried the possession and free throw edges.

Colorado Buffaloes vs Oklahoma State Cowboys final thoughts begins with Colorado’s 10 made threes and 18 assists, but ends with Oklahoma State’s 44 rebounds and 29 made free throws.

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