Thrilling Encounter in Stillwater
In a thrilling encounter on Saturday night in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State narrowly triumphed over Kansas State with a final score of 84-83, bolstered by Anthony Roy‘s standout performance, where he topped the scoring charts with 23 points.
Decisive Moments
In a heart-pounding finish, Vyctorius Miller was fouled while attempting a three-pointer from the corner with just 2.8 seconds remaining on the clock; he confidently sank all three of his free throws to secure the win for the Cowboys.
Key Contributions
Oklahoma State’s roster featured notable contributions from:
- Parsa Fallah: 17 points, nine rebounds, and two steals
- Kanye Clary: 12 points and six assists
- Andrija Vukovic: Perfect 5-for-5 shooting, adding 11 points
- Miller: Nine points, seven rebounds, and four assists
With this win, the Cowboys improved their season record to 14-4 and 2-3 in Big 12 play, highlighting an impressive milestone for their head coach Steve Lutz, who celebrated his 100th career victory. Remarkably, in Lutz’s two-year tenure, the team has maintained an undefeated record of 24-0 whenever they manage to score at least 81 points during a game.
Kansas State’s Struggles
On the other hand, Kansas State’s struggles continued, marking their first 0-5 start in conference play since the 1996-97 season. The Wildcats’ PJ Haggerty emerged as a key contender, scoring 14 of his total 21 points in the second half, supported by Abdi Bashir Jr.‘s 15 points, which included five three-pointers. Khamari McGriff added 14 points as well, achieving a perfect shooting record of 7-for-7 before fouling out late in the game.
Haggerty managed a running floater to momentarily put the Wildcats ahead by two points with just 49 seconds to go. However, after a couple of missed three-point attempts from Clary, Miller’s relentless efforts earned OSU another offensive rebound, leading to the decisive foul call that set up Miller’s free throws. Earlier in the second half, Oklahoma State effectively extended their lead into double digits, pushing ahead by eight points in the first few minutes.
Upcoming Matches
Next up for Kansas State is a matchup against Utah at home on Tuesday, while Oklahoma State will travel to face TCU on the same day.
