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Clash at Moody Center: Oklahoma State Cowboys Ride into Austin to Face Texas Longhorns

As the Oklahoma State Cowboys prepare to face the Texas Longhorns at the Moody Center in Austin, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent momentum. The Cowboys have shown a strong offensive presence in their past games, with a notable victory over the Cougars where they scored an impressive 93 points. Their field goal percentage was an outstanding 60 percent, and they were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting half of their three-point attempts.


Jan 24, 2023; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns 04 guard Tyrese Hunter (4) shoots over Oklahoma State Cowboys guard John-Michael Wright (13) during the first half at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports

However, consistency has been a challenge for Oklahoma State. In a tight game against the Sooners, they managed only 62 points with a field goal percentage of just 31 percent and struggled from long range at 17 percent. This inconsistency was further highlighted in their encounter with Houston's Cougars where turnovers proved costly; despite shooting better than previous games at 40 percent from the field, they turned over the ball 17 times which contributed to their loss.


The upcoming game against Texas presents both an opportunity and a challenge for Oklahoma State. Playing as guests at Moody Center could influence performance due to unfamiliarity with the venue and crowd energy favoring Texas. However, if they can harness their demonstrated offensive capabilities while tightening up on defense and reducing turnovers, there's potential for another high-scoring win.


Jan 7, 2023; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; Texas Longhorns guard Sir'Jabari Rice (10) shoots a three point basket against the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the second half at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Fans should expect an intense matchup as both teams vie for dominance on court. With recent performances indicating that when Oklahoma State controls possession and shoots efficiently they can be formidable opponents; maintaining this will be key against Texas.


The showdown is scheduled for March 2nd at 7 PM Central Time at Moody Center in Austin. Fans won't want to miss this conference game broadcasted live on ESPN Networks.


Jan 7, 2023; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; Texas Longhorns guard Marcus Carr (5) shoots over Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Caleb Asberry (5) during the second half at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
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