Oklahoma State Cowboys to Face Ole Miss Rebels in Gallagher-Iba Arena Showdown
As the Oklahoma State Cowboys prepare to welcome the Ole Miss Rebels to Gallagher-Iba Arena, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be a thrilling encounter. The Cowboys, coming off a mixed bag of performances, will be looking to assert their dominance on home turf.
In their last outing on January 25 against the Texas Longhorns, OKST faced a tough challenge and ultimately fell short with a score of 75-89. Despite this setback, there were positive takeaways from the game. The team demonstrated resilience in the second half by putting up 43 points compared to their first-half tally of 32 points. However, they'll need more than just an offensive surge; tightening up defensively is crucial as they allowed Texas to shoot an impressive 50 percent from the field and an even more staggering 61 percent from beyond the arc.
The Cowboys' performance against Iowa State Cyclones on January 21 was more encouraging. They eked out a narrow victory with a scoreline of 61-59 at home. Their defensive prowess was on display as they racked up six blocks and limited turnovers to just one for the entire game—a testament to their disciplined play.
A notable triumph came against Oklahoma Sooners on January 19 when OKST showcased both offensive efficiency and defensive solidity in front of their home crowd, winning by a comfortable margin of 72-56. Their three-point shooting was particularly effective that night at approximately 41 percent success rate which could prove pivotal against Ole Miss if replicated.
The upcoming clash will require OKST's players to bring forth their A-game once again—especially considering that approximately one-third of their shots come from beyond the arc where they've been hitting at about a modest rate overall this season.
On defense, Oklahoma State must focus on rebounding after being outrebounded by Texas in their recent matchup; this aspect could be decisive given that Ole Miss has shown tenacity in fighting for every ball.
With these factors in mind, it's clear that while OKST has had its ups and downs this season, there's enough evidence suggesting that when they play cohesively—with strong defense leading into fast-break opportunities—they can dominate proceedings.
Fans eager for action can mark their calendars for January 28th when these two teams face off at Gallagher-Iba Arena at 7:00 PM local time (8:00 PM EST). The game will also be broadcast nationally on ESPN2 channel number two hundred nine for those who wish to catch every moment live from anywhere across the country.