Postgame Notes vs. West Virginia

Oklahoma State Postgame Notes vs. West Virginia

Oklahoma State 60, West Virginia 70
January 11, 2022| Morgantown, WV (WVU Coliseum)
Updated Records: Oklahoma State 8-6 overall, 1-2 Big 12 West Virginia 13-2 overall, 2-1 Big 12
Oklahoma State Leaders: Points – Bryce Williams – 12, Rebounds – Avery Anderson III – 7, Assists – Bryce Williams - 4
West Virginia Leaders: Points – Jalen Bridges – 22, Rebounds – Pauly Paulicap, Gabe Osabuohien – 8, Assists – Taz Sherman - 5

Game Flow

Although the game was tied at 12-12 at the midway point of the first half, West Virginia quickly took a six-point lead after hitting two quick threes.
Following a scoring drought, OSU found itself down 34-23 to the Mountaineers at the break.
Fueled by Isaac Likekele, the Cowboys were able to go on a 9-0 run to bring the game within seven with under 8 minutes to play.
Despite clawing their way back into the game, the Cowboy Comeback fell short as OSU found themselves facing a 70-60 deficit at the final buzzer.

Game Notes

Isaac Likekele recorded his 146th career steal which moved him up to 14th all-time, passing assistant coach Keiton Page, on Oklahoma State's career steals list. It was the third time this year he recorded three or more steals in a game.
He also scored seven of the nine points during Oklahoma State's second half run to get into double figures for the second time in his last three games.
Likekele scored all his 11 points in the second half.
Bryce Williams finished with 12 points. It marked the second-straight game he scored 10 or more points and was the fifth time in his last six games he'd done so.
Avery Anderson III record a season-high seven rebounds. It was the second-straight game he recorded atleast six rebounds and led the team on the boards
Head Coach Mike Boynton went with the same starting lineup from Saturday's upset over No. 14 Texas with Anderson III, Bryce Williams, Bryce Thompson, Isaac Likekele, and Moussa Cisse.

Team Streaks

OSU has forced at least 10 turnovers 144 times under Mike Boynton.
OSU has made at least one three-pointer in 711 consecutive games dating back to Jan. 13, 2001, which is the 24th longest current streak in college basketball.

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Players Mentioned

Avery Anderson III

Moussa Cisse

Isaac Likekele

Bryce Thompson

Bryce Williams

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