Colorado Buffaloes Triumph Over Oklahoma State Cowboys
In a commanding performance at home, the Colorado Buffaloes triumphed over the Oklahoma State Cowboys with a final score of 83-69 on Saturday. This victory marks Colorado’s third consecutive win on their home court.
Key Players and Performance Highlights
Bangot Dak led the scoring for Colorado, contributing 17 points, followed closely by Barrington Hargress, who netted 16 points. The Buffaloes demonstrated their offensive strength early on, capitalizing on a 5.5-minute stretch in the opening half during which they did not allow Oklahoma State to make a single field goal. This defensive prowess propelled Colorado to a strong 25-8 advantage just eight minutes into the game, aided by five successful three-point attempts.
Oklahoma State’s Rally and Struggles
Despite the rocky start, Oklahoma State rallied with scoring bursts, including a 9-0 run followed by a 6-0 run, which narrowed the gap to 42-34 by halftime. The Cowboys’ Christian Coleman and Isaiah Coleman led a spirited charge early in the second half, executing an 8-0 run that brought them within one point at 45-44. They briefly took the lead at 48-47 within the first four minutes of the second period.
However, the Cowboys struggled to maintain their momentum. Colorado responded assertively, launching a decisive 15-4 run that restored a significant advantage of 68-57. Alon Michaeli delivered a critical three-pointer with just over three minutes to play, extending the lead to 15 points, while a layup from Isaiah Johnson later cemented a 16-point cushion with only 1:50 remaining. In a tough final stretch, Oklahoma State failed to convert any of their last 10 shot attempts.
Individual Performances and Future Outlook
For Oklahoma State, Parsa Fallah was the leading scorer with 14 points, while both Coleman and Vyctorius Miller contributed 11 points each. This defeat marks the Cowboys’ fifth consecutive loss, highlighting their struggle as they dropped to 0-10 in games scoring less than 81 points. They have a solid record of 16-1 when reaching that scoring threshold.
On the other hand, Colorado improved to a record of 15-12 and 5-9 within the Big 12 Conference. The Buffaloes’ depth was showcased as Michaeli added 12 points off the bench and Sebastian Rancik secured 10 rebounds, while Hargress also notched eight assists.
Looking ahead, the Oklahoma State Cowboys will face West Virginia on Tuesday, while Colorado will host Kansas State on Wednesday.
