Oklahoma State Cowboys' Paint Power Falls Short Against Oklahoma Sooners at Paycom Center

The Oklahoma State Cowboys faced off against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Paycom Center, resulting in a 85-76 victory for the Sooners. This game marked a challenging outing for the Cowboys, who now hold a record of 0-1 in this early season matchup. The Sooners improved their standing to 1-0 with this win.

First Half

The first half saw both teams battling fiercely, with the Sooners taking an early lead by scoring 41 points compared to the Cowboys' 35. The Pokes struggled to find their rhythm from beyond the arc, shooting only 31 percent on three-point attempts. However, they found some success inside, scoring a notable portion of their points in the paint.

Second Half

In the second half, despite an impressive effort from Jaylen Curry and his team-high contributions of assists and rebounds, it was not enough to overcome Oklahoma's offensive prowess. The Cowboys managed to score 41 points but were unable to close down on defense as effectively as needed. Christian Coleman stood out with his defensive efforts by recording four blocks during crucial moments.

Final Quarter

As time wound down in this intense matchup between these two rivals, it was clear that turnovers played a significant role in determining outcomes; while both teams had similar turnover numbers (5 for OKST), it was ultimately those extra possessions that allowed OU's bench players like Xzayvier Brown make impactful plays leading them towards victory lane once again!

The game concluded with post-game interviews highlighting key takeaways such as maintaining composure under pressure situations which will be vital moving forward into future contests including next week's home clash against Kansas City Roos scheduled December18th @8PM EST airing live via ESPN+ network coverage directly accessible online streaming platforms nationwide!

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