Oklahoma State University Athletics
Postgame Notes: Texas A&M 72 Oklahoma State 55
November 20, 2017 | Cowboy Basketball
The Cowboys were dominant on the offensive boards in the first half. They outrebounded the Aggies on the offensive boards, 10-2.
The Cowboys stayed aggressive on the boards against the bigger Aggies. They outrebounded the Aggies on the offensive boards in the game, 17-9.
The Cowboys forced seven turnovers in the first half. They have now forced a total 35 turnovers in first halves in their four games this year.
The Cowboys continue to force turnovers. They forced 12 turnovers in the second half making it 19 turnovers forced in the game.Â
Brandon Averette continues to come off strong off the bench for the Cowboys. He finished with 10 points. He has scored in double figures in all four games this year.
Tavarius Shine finished the game with eight points and eight rebounds.
Cowboys used a 16-4 run in the second half to cut the A&M lead to 10.
Jeffrey Carroll returned to the Cowboy lineup. He finished with four points and three rebounds.
OSU has made at least one 3-pointer in 551 consecutive games dating back to Jan. 13, 2001.
The Cowboys shot 29.9 percent from the field. The last time they shot less than 30 percent was against Tulsa on Dec. 2, 2015.
The Cowboys shot 54.5 percent from the free throw line. The last time they shot less than 55 percent was in 2017 against Baylor.
Oklahoma State's overall series lead against Texas A&M is now 31-18, and 5-3 in neutral meetings.
The Cowboys are now 124-127 against SEC teams.
