TULSA, Okla. — In a decisive victory, Oklahoma State triumphed over Tulsa with a score of 76-55 on Wednesday evening. Key players for Oklahoma State included Bryce Thompson, who contributed 15 points, and Abou Ousmane, who scored 13 points, nearly half of which came in a rapid two-minute stretch. The Cowboys showcased a strong shooting performance, hitting 30 of 61 attempts for a shooting percentage of 49.2%, while Tulsa managed to land only 21 of 58 shots, resulting in a 36.2% accuracy rate. The Cowboys improved their record to 5-2, while Tulsa fell to 4-4.

Reserves Marchelus Avery and Brandon Newman also made significant contributions, each adding 11 points to the Cowboys’ tally. Dwon Odom was the leading scorer for the Golden Hurricane, finishing with 12 points.

A turning point in the game came with Ousmane’s layup that leveled the score at 17 with just over seven minutes remaining in the first half. This basket ignited a 9-0 scoring run for Oklahoma State, allowing them to take control of the game. Following Ousmane’s layup, Thompson completed a three-point play, and Ousmane, invigorated, netted a dunk and then another layup, extending their lead to 24-17 with about five minutes on the clock before halftime.

Oklahoma State achieved its first double-digit lead with a three-pointer from Avery, pushing the score to 31-21. The Cowboys proceeded to hold a 39-26 advantage at halftime. The second half saw them maintain their lead, which expanded to over twenty points with a three-pointer from Newman, making it 65-45 with just over five minutes left to play.

This match marked the 116th face-off between Oklahoma State and Tulsa, with the Cowboys dominating the historical series at 77 wins to 39 losses against their rivals.