Oklahoma State University Athletics
Postgame Notes: OSU vs UMKC
November 09, 2019 | Cowboy Basketball
Oklahoma State vs. Kansas City
November 9, 2019 Gallagher-Iba Arena Stillwater, Okla.
Final Score: Oklahoma State 69, Kansas City 51
Updated Records: Oklahoma State 2-0, Kansas City 1-1
Oklahoma State Leaders: Points: Yor Anei 13 Rebounds: Cam McGriff 6 Assists: Cam McGriff 4
Kansas City Leaders: Points: Javan White 20 Rebounds: Javan White 5 Assists: Rob Whitfield 3.
Player Notes
- Yor Anei currently ranks 11th in blocks in Oklahoma State history with a career total of 93.
- Yor Anei finished today's game with one block, extending a 19-game streak of at least one block.
- Cameron McGriff led all first-half scorers with 11 points.
- Cameron McGriff has started in 48 consecutive games for the Cowboys, which is the 37th longest active streak in college basketball.
- Thomas Dziagwa (177) and Lindy Waters III (140) are No. 10 and No. 15, respectively, in Oklahoma State 3-pointers made all-time.
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Thomas Dziagwa did not hit a 3-point shot today, snapping a 23-game streak of hitting at least one 3-pointer.
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Seniors Lindy Waters (846), Cameron McGriff (839) and Thomas Dziagwa (646) inch closer to reaching the Oklahoma State 1,000 point club.
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Jonathon Laurent (6), Chris Harris Jr. (1) and Kalib Boone (8) each scored their first official points in an OSU uniform.
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Trey Reeves and Dee Mitchell each saw the court for their first official minutes this season.
Game Flow
- Oklahoma State started the game on a 9-0 run with 12:06 remaining in the first half, while holding Kansas City scoreless for over six minutes. The Cowboys would go on a 16-5 run at the 6:07 mark, taking a 27-15 lead.
- Yor Anei would score the first six points of the first half for the Cowboys. OSU's largest lead of the game would come with 2:40 remaining in the second half up 67-48.
Postgame Notes
- Oklahoma State held Kansas City to 47.3% in the paint on 9-19 shooting.
- With the win, Oklahoma State move to 27-3 all-time against current members of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC), including a perfect 16-0 in Stillwater.
- With the win, Oklahoma State's all-time record against Kansas City is 9-0.
- Before today, the last time Oklahoma State faced Kansas City was on Dec. 29, 2015, when the Cowboys beat the Roos, 61-43 at Gallagher-Iba Arena.
Team Streaks
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The Cowboys have used the same starting lineup the last 29 games: Isaac Likekele, Thomas Dziagwa, Lindy Waters, Cameron McGriff and Yor Anei.
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OSU has made at least one 3-point in 618 consecutive games dating back to Jan. 13, 2001, which is the 24th longest current streak in college basketball.
- With the win, Oklahoma State is 20-5 when holding its opponent under 40% shooting under Mike Boynton.
