Oklahoma State Cowboys Face Setback Against Houston Cougars at Fertitta Center

In a closely contested matchup at the Fertitta Center, the Oklahoma State Cowboys faced off against the Houston Cougars in a game that ended with the Cowboys scoring 63 points to the Cougars' 72. This result moves the season's tally for Oklahoma State to a challenging position, while Houston improves their standing with another win added to their record.

Game Highlights

The game was marked by intense moments and significant performances from both teams. The Oklahoma State Cowboys showcased their skills with a field goal percentage of 51 percent and were particularly effective from two-point range, hitting 60 percent of those attempts. Despite these efforts, they struggled from the free-throw line, making only half of their shots.

Arturo Dean and Abou Ousmane stood out for Oklahoma State with Dean scoring 13 points alongside four assists and an impressive five steals. Ousmane led the team in scoring with 16 points, demonstrating his efficiency on offense by shooting 70 percent from the field and even hitting his only three-point attempt.

On defense, Oklahoma managed six steals and blocked two shots but couldn't contain Houston's offense which managed to put up 72 points. The Cougars capitalized on second-chance opportunities, scoring 16 second-chance points compared to none for Oklahoma State.

Looking Ahead

The loss against Houston marks a critical point in Oklahoma State's season as they prepare to host Arizona State Sun Devils at Gallagher-Iba Arena on February 9th at 2:00 PM EDT. Fans looking forward to seeing how the team bounces back can catch this game live on ESPN+.

As we move forward into more games this season, it will be interesting to see how Oklahoma adjusts its strategies and whether they can improve upon areas that challenged them during this encounter. Share your thoughts on what you believe were key moments in this game or what adjustments you think could make a difference moving forward.