Oklahoma State University Athletics
Postgame Notes: OSU vs Texas Tech
February 15, 2020 | Cowboy Basketball
Oklahoma State vs. Texas Tech
February 15, 2020 Gallagher-Iba Arena Stillwater, Okla.
Final Score: Oklahoma State 73, Texas Tech 70
Oklahoma State Leaders: Points: Jonathan Laurent and Kalib Boone 16; Rebounds: Cameron McGriff 9; Assists: Isaac Likekele 6
Texas Tech Leaders: Points: Davide Moretti and Kevin McCullar 15; Rebounds: Kevin McCullar 5; Assists: Davide Moretti 5
Updated Records: Oklahoma State 12-13; (3-9); Texas Tech 16-9; (7-5)
Player Notes
• Jonathan Laurent led the Cowboys in scoring with 16 points, which marks the points scored by Laurent in a Cowboy uniform. Laurent also added seven rebounds and a steal.
• Kalib Boone had a career-high scoring performance with 16 points today. Boone also went 12-of-13 from the line, which is the most free throws made in a game by a Cowboy since Jeffrey Carroll made 12 against Florida Gulf Coast on Mar. 13, 2018. Boone finished with 16 points, four rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal.
• Isaac Likekele, who finished with six assists today, passed Maurice Baker for 25th on the OSU all-time assists list with 224. Likekele has also reached double-figures in scoring in eight of his last nine games and is averaging 11.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.8 steals per game over that span.
• Today marked Yor Anei's 50th game with at least one block. Anei has blocked at least one shot in 50 of his 57 career games. Anei finished with two blocks today.
• Cameron McGriff is the only Cowboy to have started every game this season. McGriff has started 69 consecutive games for the Cowboys, which is tied for the 14th longest streak in school history.
• Chris Harris Jr. missed this game due to injury.
Postgame Notes
• The last time Oklahoma State defeated a ranked opponent was on Nov. 5, 2018 when the Cowboys defeated the No. 19th-ranked LSU Tigers 90-77.
• The Cowboys forced 15 turnovers today. OSU has forced at least 10 turnovers 79 times under Mike Boynton, and is 45-33 in those games.
• The all-time record between Oklahoma State and Texas Tech is 45-52.
• Oklahoma State's all-time record in the Big 12 Conference is 456-529.
Game Flow
• Oklahoma State jumped out to a quick 8-0 lead with 16:16 remaining in the half and would lead until the 9:59 mark when the Red Raiders seized a 15-14 lead, marking their first lead of the game. Despite being held scoreless for a 6:27 stretch from the Cowboys, OSU would enter halftime trailing only by two, 27-29.
• The Cowboys would tie the game at 31 with 18:09 remaining, but would not hold a lead until the 7:19 mark when OSU seized a 60-58 lead. Oklahoma State never held a lead more than four points and would close the game on free throws.
Team Streaks
• OSU is 8-17 against the AP top-25 under Mike Boynton, snapping an 11-game losing streak against ranked foes.
• OSU has made at least one three-pointer in 641 consecutive games dating back to Jan. 13, 2001, which is the 24th longest current streak in college basketball.
