Postgame Notes: OSU vs A&M

January 25, 2020 | Cowboy Basketball

Oklahoma State vs. Texas A&M

January 25, 2020 Reed Arena College Station, Texas

Final Score: Oklahoma State 73, Texas A&M 62

Oklahoma State Leaders: Points: Isaac Likekele 13; Rebounds: Yor Anei 9; Assists: Lindy Waters 5
Texas A&M Leaders: Points: Emanuel Miller, Josh Nebo, Quenton Jackson 11; Rebounds: Savion Flagg 7; Assists: Savion Flagg 7
Updated Records: Oklahoma State 10-9; Texas A&M 8-10

Postgame Notes

• With the win, Oklahoma State snapped a six game losing streak.

• Oklahoma State is now 5-2 in Big 12/SEC Challenge games.

• The Cowboys finished with a total of 22 assists today, which marks a season-high for the Cowboys.

• Over the last four games, Oklahoma State has shot a combined 34-83 (40.9%) from behind the arc, including 10 makes in two of the last three games.

• Oklahoma State finished with a 39-23 advantage in bench points tonight.

• Oklahoma State's all-time record against Texas A&M is now 32-18, but the Aggies have won five of the last seven.

• The last time these two teams met was on Nov. 20, 2017 in the Legends Classic in Brooklyn, N.Y., when the Cowboys lost to the 16th-ranked Aggies 55-72.

• With the win, Oklahoma State's all-time record against members of the Southeastern Conference is 128-128.

Player Notes

• Senior captain, Cameron McGriff (1005) became the 43rd Cowboy in program history to reach the 1,000-point club.

• Cameron McGriff has started 65 consecutive games for the Cowboys, which is the 37th longest active streak in college basketball. Only Texas' Matt Coleman and TCU's Desmond Bane have longer starting streaks in the Big 12.

• Lindy Waters finished with three 3-point baskets today, which ties him with Brooks Thompson for 12th most 3-point baskets in school history with 175.

• Lindy Waters finished with 11 points, five rebounds and five assists.

• Isaac Likekele led the Cowboys in scoring with 13 points and added in two rebounds and four assists.

• Thomas Dziagwa finished with 12 points, going 4-of-8 (50.0%) from behind the arc and added in three rebounds and three assists.

• Yor Anei nearly finished with a double-double with 11 points, nine rebounds, three assists and four blocks.

• Yor Anei has blocked a shot in 44 of his 51 career games.

Game Flow

• Texas A&M would lead the majority of the first half until the 10:23 mark when Thomas Dziagwa hit a 3-point jumpshot, lifting the Cowboys to a 20-19 lead. OSU would lead the remainder of the half and would increase their lead to as much as eight, entering intermission with a 34-26 lead.

• The Cowboys would extend their lead to as much as 21 before the end of the game. The Aggies would cut the OSU lead to 11 with 4:38 remaining in the game, but the Cowboys would finish it out winning 73-62.

Team Streak

• OSU has made at least one 3-point shot in 634 consecutive games dating back to Jan. 13, 2001, which is the 24th longest current streak in college basketball.

• The Cowboys are 9-1 this season and 35-10 in the Boynton era when leading at the half.

• Oklahoma State has held 12 of its 19 opponents to under 40.4% shooting this season.