Oklahoma State Cowboys Dominate at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Men's Basketball Showdown

The Oklahoma State Cowboys emerged victorious with a commanding 81-60 win over the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles in a non-conference game at Gallagher-Iba Arena. The Cowboys' record now stands at an impressive 1-0, while the Golden Eagles fall to 0-1.

The home team, Oklahoma State Cowboys, showcased their offensive capabilities by scoring 48 points in the first half and adding another 33 in the second. Their shooting was particularly effective; they hit half of their field goal attempts and were even more accurate from beyond the arc, sinking nearly 47 percent of their three-point shots. The team's passing game was also on point with a total of 24 assists, reflecting a strong team dynamic on offense.

Defensively, the Cowboys kept up pressure throughout the game which resulted in six steals and limited opportunities for Oral Roberts to score easy baskets. This defensive effort contributed to a total of nineteen points off turnovers for Oklahoma State. On the boards, they outrebounded their opponents by nine rebounds overall.

On an individual level, several players stood out for Oklahoma State. Their ability to spread out scoring and involve multiple players was evident as they made seventeen two-pointers and fourteen three-pointers across various contributors.

The visiting Golden Eagles fought hard but struggled to keep pace with Oklahoma State's scoring efficiency. They managed to convert forty percent of their three-point attempts but fell short overall with just thirty-nine percent shooting from the field. Despite these challenges, Oral Roberts did manage ten fast break points and sixteen points off turnovers thanks to eight steals during play.

As fans look ahead after this solid performance by Oklahoma State Cowboys basketball team, anticipation builds for their next matchup against Wofford Terriers at Gallagher-Iba Arena on December 20th at 8:00 PM local time. Fans eager not to miss any action can tune into ESPN+ for live coverage of what promises to be another exciting game as part of college basketball's regular season schedule.