Gallagher-Iba Showdown: Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Oral Roberts Golden Eagles in Basketball
As the Oklahoma State Cowboys prepare to welcome the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles to Gallagher-Iba Arena, fans are anticipating a thrilling men's basketball game. The Cowboys have shown a mix of challenges and triumphs in their recent performances, which will undoubtedly influence their approach to the upcoming match.
In their last game against Tulsa's Golden Hurricane, the Cowboys secured a comfortable victory with 72 points against 57. Their offense was efficient from inside the arc, shooting an impressive 56 percent on two-point attempts. However, ball security was an issue as they turned over possession 28 times. Despite this, they managed to maintain control throughout the game due to their strong defensive rebounding and ability to convert turnovers into points.
The previous encounter with Southern Illinois' Salukis was less favorable for Oklahoma State as they narrowly lost by two points in a closely contested battle that ended 68-70. The team showed resilience by maintaining a solid free throw percentage of 82 percent and capitalizing on second-chance opportunities with 15 points from offensive rebounds.
Playing at home has its advantages; however, it wasn't enough during their matchup against Creighton's Bluejays where they fell short with a score of 65-79. The team struggled defensively allowing over half of Creighton’s field goal attempts to find the net but managed an impressive three-point shooting performance at nearly 44 percent.
With these trends in mind, fans can expect the Cowboys to focus on tightening up their defense while continuing to exploit scoring opportunities inside and beyond the arc. Ball handling will also be crucial if they wish to minimize turnovers and maximize possessions against Oral Roberts.
The action unfolds on December 17th at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater – home court for Oklahoma State – where fans can catch every play live on ESPN+. Tip-off is scheduled for prime time excitement as both teams vie for victory in what promises to be an engaging contest filled with strategic plays and athletic prowess.