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Can Oklahoma State Cowboys Ride Their Momentum to Cincinnati?

In a display of offensive firepower, the Oklahoma State Cowboys outpaced the Brigham Young University Cougars with a final score of 93-83. The Cowboys' record now stands at an unranked status, while the Cougars hold a rank of 19. The game saw no draws between the two teams.


Feb 17, 2024; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys forward Eric Dailey Jr. (2) shoots the ball over Brigham Young Cougars center Aly Khalifa (50) during the first half at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-USA TODAY Sports

The Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater was abuzz as the home team, Oklahoma State Cowboys, showcased their scoring efficiency against the visiting BYU Cougars. The Cowboys' remarkable field goal percentage stood at 60 percent for the game, with an impressive 67 percent from two-point range and a stellar 50 percent from beyond the arc. Their free throw accuracy was also notable at 69 percent.


The BYU Cougars were not far behind in shooting proficiency with a solid field goal percentage of 44 percent and an exceptional two-point shooting performance at 64 percent. However, their three-point attempts fell short with only a 23 percent success rate despite converting on an impressive 87 percent from the free-throw line.


Feb 17, 2024; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Jamyron Keller (14) shoots the ball during the first half against the Brigham Young Cougars at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-USA TODAY Sports

The home team's balanced attack was evident through their distribution of assists which totaled to sixteen for the game compared to thirteen by BYU. Both teams displayed defensive skills with each recording two blocks and disrupting their opponents' plays; however, it was Oklahoma State that capitalized more effectively on turnovers scoring eleven points off them compared to fourteen by BYU.


Rebounding played a crucial role in this matchup as well; while both teams were nearly even in total rebounds – thirty for Oklahoma State and thirty-six for BYU – it was second-chance points where BYU excelled securing twenty-one points against five by Oklahoma State.


Feb 17, 2024; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys forward Eric Dailey Jr. (2) shoots the ball over Brigham Young Cougars forward Fousseyni Traore (45) during the first half at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-USA TODAY Sports

Fast breaks added another dimension to this high-scoring affair where Oklahoma State managed twelve fast break points showcasing their ability to transition quickly from defense to offense. This contrasted sharply with BYU who did not register any fast break points throughout the contest.


As fans look ahead after this intense conference game victory for Oklahoma State Cowboys, they can anticipate another exciting matchup when they visit Cincinnati Bearcats at Fifth Third Arena on February 21st at 7:00 PM Eastern Time. This upcoming encounter will be available for fans to watch via ESPN+ internet broadcast network ensuring that supporters won't miss any action as OKST takes on CIN in what promises to be another captivating college basketball event.

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