Oklahoma State Triumphs Over BYU
In a thrilling showdown on Wednesday night, Oklahoma State University secured a 99-92 victory over BYU, ranked 16th, thanks largely to Anthony Roy’s standout performance, where he netted 30 points, his highest scoring this season. The clash at Gallagher-Iba Arena showcased the contrasting fates of the two teams, as Oklahoma State built on their momentum from a previous win, while BYU faced their third consecutive defeat.
Impressive Performances
Freshman AJ Dybantsa, regarded as a top prospect for the upcoming 2026 NBA draft, impressed spectators by scoring 36 points and grabbing seven rebounds, alongside hitting five shots from beyond the arc. His effort, however, wasn’t enough to spark a win for the Cougars, who have now suffered losses to some of the premier teams in college basketball, including No. 1 Arizona and No. 14 Kansas. BYU’s Richie Saunders also contributed significantly with 20 points and eight rebounds, but this marked the Cougars’ first loss against an unranked opponent this season.
Game Highlights
The match began with the Cowboys quickly pulling ahead with a 20-9 run, capitalizing on a sluggish start from BYU, who took over three minutes to score their first basket. Roy was instrumental during this stretch, scoring eight points within the opening minutes. The tide shifted when Dybantsa heated up, pushing the Cougars back into contention to close out the half even at 41-41 after a powerful dunk.
The second half saw BYU briefly take a lead, 46-45, due to a Saunders three-pointer early on, but Oklahoma State soon reclaimed control, gradually increasing their advantage, highlighted by a Roy three-pointer that made it 81-69 with just over four minutes left.
Post-Game Reactions
Following the hard-fought victory, Oklahoma State fans celebrated by storming the court, marking a stark turnaround from their previous disappointing home game against another ranked opponent, where they were down by 30 points at halftime against No. 9 Iowa State.
Now standing at 16-6 overall and 4-5 in Big 12 play, the Cowboys look to build on this win as they head into a challenging match against No. 1 Arizona on Saturday. Meanwhile, BYU will turn their attention to a high-stakes matchup with No. 8 Houston this weekend.
