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Oklahoma State Cowboys Stumble as Arizona Wildcats Roar at McKale Center

The Oklahoma State Cowboys faced a challenging encounter against the Arizona Wildcats, resulting in a 47-84 loss. This outcome places the Cowboys at 0-1 for the season, while the Wildcats start strong with a 1-0 record. The game took place at McKale Center, where the home team capitalized on their advantage.


Dec 20, 2023; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Jamyron Keller (14) puts up a shot during the first half against the Wofford Terriers at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-USA TODAY Sports

First Half


In the opening half, both teams displayed contrasting performances. The Cowboys struggled to find their rhythm offensively, managing only 22 points. Their shooting accuracy was hindered by a field goal percentage of just 25 percent and three-point success rate of 21 percent. Despite these challenges, Oklahoma State's defense showed moments of resilience with four blocks and six steals.


On the other hand, Arizona's offense was firing on all cylinders from the start. They scored an impressive 40 points in this period alone. Their effective field goal percentage stood at an impressive 53 percent as they dominated inside with points in paint reaching up to 54 by game's end.


Second Half


As play resumed after halftime, hopes for a comeback were dashed when Oklahoma State continued to struggle offensively despite some individual efforts like Anthony Roy contributing significantly off-the-bench scoring ten points along with four rebounds throughout his time on court; however it wasn't enough against such formidable opposition who extended their lead further during this segment ultimately finishing off strong adding another forty-four more onto scoreboard tallying eighty-four total overall compared against visitors' mere twenty-five additional bringing them final tally forty-seven altogether marking significant gap between two sides' respective outputs across entire contest duration itself!


Arizona maintained control through efficient ball movement leading seventeen assists collectively distributed among players allowing seamless transitions into fast-break opportunities which yielded twenty-three quick transition baskets further compounding difficulties faced defensively trying contain relentless pace set forth by hosts themselves proving too much handle under circumstances presented therein thus securing decisive victory over visiting counterparts here today within confines own backyard setting stage potentially promising campaign ahead given auspicious beginnings witnessed firsthand here tonight indeed!


The post-game report Oklahoma State Cowboys highlights areas needing improvement particularly around shooting consistency plus defensive rebounding aspects if they wish compete effectively moving forward upcoming fixtures scheduled soon thereafter including next matchup slated take place February tenth versus Arizona State Sun Devils located Desert Financial Arena situated Tempe broadcast live via CBS Sports Network commencing promptly nine PM Eastern Daylight Time providing ample opportunity fans tune support team remotely wherever may reside globally speaking course meanwhile stay tuned latest updates surrounding ongoing developments pertaining beloved squadron alike meantime don't forget share article others interested learning more about recent events transpired recently involving favorite collegiate athletic program!

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