Postgame Notes: OSU vs. South Carolina (Big 12-SEC Challenge)

Oklahoma State vs South Carolina

January 26, 2019 | Gallagher-Iba Arena | Stillwater, Okla.

Final Score: Oklahoma State 74, South Carolina 70

Updated Records: Oklahoma State 9-11; 2-5 Big 12 | South Carolina 10-9; 5-1 SEC

Oklahoma State Leaders: Scoring – Thomas Dziagwa 19; Rebounding – Yor Anei 11; Assists – Isaac Likekele 6

South Carolina Leaders: Scoring – Chris Silva 15; Rebounding – Chris Silva 9; Assists – Keyshawn Bryant 5

Postgame Notes

Today was the fourth meeting ever between South Carolina and Oklahoma State. The home team has always prevailed in the matchups, and with the win today, the Cowboys have tied the series at two wins a piece.
This was the sixth time Oklahoma State has played in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge. The Cowboys are now 4-2 all time and 3-0 at home in the challenge.
OSU went on a 15-2 run over a 4:12 stretch in the first half that helped the Cowboys expand their lead to as many as 12 points. The Cowboys shot 11-12 from the free-throw line in the first half, which helped them gain their 33-28 lead going into the break.
The Cowboys went on an early 11-2 run in the second half behind an electric and-one dunk from Cameron McGriff and a fast-break 3-pointer from Lindy Waters III. South Carolina worked its way back into the game, and the lead began to go back and forth down the stretch. By the end of the game, the lead had changed hands a total of 22 times.

Player Notes

Thomas Dziagwa scored 19 points today. It was his 21^st career game of at least 10 points, and it was his new season high in scoring. It also tied his career high in scoring.
Thomas Dziagwa has hit at least three 3-pointers in 15 of OSU's 20 games this year. He went 5-9 from three today.
Lindy Waters III has made 21 straight free throws, and 55 of his last 57 free throws dating back to last season. He went 4-4 from the free-throw line today.
Lindy Waters III scored 17 points today, which is his 35^th career game with at least 10 points.
Yor Anei has blocked at least one shot in 16 of OSU's 20 games, including seven games with at least three blocks. He blocked three shots today.
Yor Anei pulled down a game-high 11 rebounds today, which is the second time in his career that he has had a double-digit rebounding game.
Cameron McGriff moved into sole possession of the 22^nd most career blocks in OSU history as he blocked one shot today to give him 50 career blocks.
Cameron McGriff scored 14 points today, which was his 31^stcareer game with at least 10 points.

Team Streaks

The Cowboys are 126-128 (.496) all-time against current members of the SEC.
OSU is now 9-3 when it leads at the half; it led 33-28 at the break today.
OSU has forced at least 10 turnovers 49 times under Mike Boynton, and is 30-19 in those games. South Carolina turned it over 11 times.
OSU has made at least one 3-pointer in 604 consecutive games dating back to Jan. 13, 2001, which is the 24^th longest current streak in college basketball.

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