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Cowboys Corralled by Red Raiders in High-Scoring Showdown at United Supermarkets Arena

In a conference game that saw the Oklahoma State Cowboys fall to the Texas Tech Red Raiders with a final score of 90-73, both teams exhibited strong offensive efforts. The Cowboys now stand with an unmentioned record, while the Red Raiders' record remains equally unspecified. The game took place at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas, where 14,362 fans witnessed the intense matchup.


Nov 30, 2023; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Bryce Thompson (1) drives to the basket against the Creighton Bluejays during the first half at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-USA TODAY Sports

The Oklahoma State Cowboys put up a valiant fight but were ultimately outpaced by the home team. The Cowboys scored 31 points in the first half and improved to 42 points in the second half but couldn't match their opponents' scoring surge. They shot 47 percent from field goal range and made nine out of 25 three-point attempts, resulting in a three-point percentage of 36 percent. From within the paint, they managed to add another 24 points to their tally.


Despite their efforts on offense, Oklahoma State struggled defensively against a relentless Red Raider offense that seemed unstoppable at times. The home team boasted an impressive field goal percentage of 59 percent and was even more accurate from two-point range with a success rate of 61 percent. Their ability to convert opportunities into points was evident as they scored nearly half their total points (46) from inside the paint.


Oklahoma State's statistics reflect areas where they were outperformed; they had only one block compared to Texas Tech's two and managed just five assists throughout the game – significantly less than Texas Tech's notable count of seventeen assists which contributed greatly to their fluid gameplay.


One area where both teams were almost evenly matched was rebounds; Oklahoma State collected a total of twenty-nine rebounds while Texas Tech edged them slightly with thirty rebounds overall. However, turnovers proved costly for Oklahoma State as they gave up possession nine times which led directly to four points for Texas Tech off those turnovers.


Looking ahead after this tough loss on foreign hardwoods, fans can catch the next action-packed game featuring Oklahoma State Cowboys as they face off against Iowa State Cyclones at James H. Hilton Coliseum in Ames on January 13th at 7:15 PM Central Time Zone broadcasted on ESPN+. This upcoming encounter promises another opportunity for redemption as fans eagerly await their team's return to form.

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