Clash at Gallagher-Iba Arena: Oklahoma State Cowboys Host Kansas Jayhawks
As the Oklahoma State Cowboys prepare to welcome the Kansas Jayhawks to Gallagher-Iba Arena, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be a riveting matchup. The Cowboys have been on a roll, and their recent performances suggest that they could very well continue their winning streak.
Looking back at the game on December 20th against Wofford Terriers, the Cowboys secured a hard-fought victory with a score of 76-70. Their tenacity was evident as they outperformed the Terriers in assists with an impressive count of 21 and capitalized on turnovers by scoring 24 points off them. Moreover, their three-point shooting was exceptional, hitting an astounding 45 percent from beyond the arc.
The December 17th game against Oral Roberts Golden Eagles further highlighted OKST's offensive prowess as they dominated with an 81-60 win. Their field goal percentage stood at an impressive 50 percent, coupled with another strong showing from three-point land at nearly 47 percent. The team's ability to distribute the ball effectively was showcased by their remarkable assist-to-turnover ratio of over two.
Even when faced with adversity against Tulsa Golden Hurricane on December 10th in Oklahoma City, OKST emerged victorious with a scoreline of 72-57 despite committing more turnovers than usual. They demonstrated resilience and efficiency in shooting by maintaining nearly a 49 percent field goal percentage and converting free throws at almost a rate of seventy percent.
The upcoming game poses new challenges as KU is known for its competitive spirit and skillful play. However, given OKST's recent form and home-court advantage where they've shown formidable strength backed by vocal support from fans filling every seat in Gallagher-Iba Arena, it would not be surprising if they extend their winning ways.
The key for OKST will be to maintain their sharpshooting from downtown while tightening up ball security to minimize turnovers against KU's aggressive defense. If they can replicate or exceed their performance levels from previous games—particularly in terms of assists and capitalizing on fast break opportunities—the Jayhawks will have quite the challenge disrupting OKST’s rhythm.
Fans eagerly awaiting this thrilling encounter should mark their calendars for January 16th at nine PM Central Time when these two teams face off in Stillwater. The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN channel two hundred six for those who cannot make it to Gallagher-Iba Arena but still wish to catch all the action live.