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Oklahoma State University trades paint points with the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs at T-Mobile Center as second-chance swings the night

Oklahoma State University moved to 0-1 in the Conference Tournaments, while the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs moved to 1-0 after a 95-88 decision at 9:30 PM EDT at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City.


The Frogs finished with 95 points and the Pokes finished with 88 points in a game that featured 4 ties and 10 lead changes.


Feb 17, 2024; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Quion Williams (5) dunks the ball during the first half against the Brigham Young Cougars at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-USA TODAY Sports

First half


Oklahoma State opened with 46 first-half points while TCU scored 43 before the break.


The Pokes built a 10-point biggest lead as they hit 34 field goals on 49 percent shooting for the game and leaned on 52 points in the paint.


Oklahoma State created 7 fast-break points and got 22 bench points, while committing 8 turnovers that turned into 11 TCU points off turnovers.


TCU answered with 16 offensive rebounds that helped generate 27 second-chance points, while the Pokes logged 10 offensive rebounds and 16 second-chance points.


Second half


TCU scored 52 points in the second half while Oklahoma State scored 42 after halftime.


The Pokes went 16-for-17 at the line for 94 percent, while TCU went 19-for-27 for 70 percent and finished with 16 assists.


Oklahoma State recorded 13 assists and 5 steals, and TCU posted 8 blocks compared with 2 blocks for the Pokes.


TCU made 8 three-pointers on 35 percent, while Oklahoma State made 4 three-pointers on 21 percent as the Frogs’ efficient field goal rate landed at 57 percent.


Game notes


Oklahoma State generated 6 points off turnovers while holding TCU to 7 turnovers, and the Frogs finished with 39 total rebounds to Oklahoma State’s 35.


The Oklahoma State Cowboys post-match stats show 66 percent finishing in the paint and 60 percent shooting on 2-point attempts, while TCU posted 59 percent on 2-point attempts.


Anthony Roy’s previous outing included 25 points and 9 rebounds, and Kanye Clary’s previous outing included 5 assists as the Pokes entered this neutral-site round with backcourt creation on the table for post game analysis.


The Oklahoma State Cowboys vs TCU Horned Frogs key moments centered on TCU’s second-chance points edge and 8 blocks, details that also shaped the Oklahoma State Cowboys post-game interviews after the 9:30 PM EDT tip on ESPNU.


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