Oklahoma State Cowboys Set to Host Ole Miss Rebels at Gallagher-Iba Arena

As the Oklahoma State Cowboys prepare to welcome the Ole Miss Rebels to Gallagher-Iba Arena, fans can anticipate a game where recent trends and home-court advantage may play significant roles. The Cowboys have shown resilience in their past performances, with a notable victory against the Iowa State Cyclones where they edged out a close win with 61 points against the Cyclones' 59. This victory was marked by strong defensive efforts, resulting in six blocks and limiting turnovers to just one team turnover.

However, consistency has been an issue for Oklahoma State. In their subsequent game against the Texas Longhorns, despite scoring 75 points and shooting free throws at an impressive rate of 75 percent, they fell short as Texas secured an 89-point win. The Cowboys struggled defensively in this matchup, allowing Texas to capitalize on turnovers with 20 points off turnovers.

The most recent analytics suggest that while Oklahoma State has demonstrated offensive capabilities – particularly from beyond the arc with nearly 43 percent three-point shooting against Iowa State – they will need to tighten up their defense and control personal fouls which reached a high of 26 in their loss to Texas.

Gallagher-Iba Arena could provide the much-needed boost for Oklahoma State; historically known for its raucous atmosphere and passionate fan base that often serves as the sixth man on court. With this support behind them, it's crucial for Oklahoma State to leverage this advantage effectively.

Looking ahead at what promises to be an exciting encounter between these two teams, fans should expect a competitive battle where execution on both ends of the floor will be key for an Oklahoma State victory.

The upcoming game is scheduled for January 29th at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, OK. Tip-off is set for January 29th at local time (01:00 UTC), and fans can catch all the action live on ESPN2 channel number 209.