Oklahoma State vs. Kansas Postgame Notes

Oklahoma State Postgame Notes vs. Kansas
Final Score: Oklahoma State – 66, No. 3 Kansas – 90
Records: Oklahoma State 8-9 (0-4); Kansas 15-2 (3-1)
Jan. 16, 2024 | Stillwater, Oklahoma (Gallagher-Iba Arena)

Oklahoma State Leaders: Points – Bryce Thompson (20), Rebounds – Brandon Garrison, Quion Williams (5), Assists – Javon Small (7)
Kansas Leaders: Points – Hunter Dickinson (21), Rebounds – Hunter Dickinson, Johnny Furphy (7), Assists – Kevin McCullar Jr. (8)

Game Notes:
• Bryce Thompson notched 1,000 career points at the 10:12 mark in the second half off a pair of free throws. Thompson joined John-Michael Wright (1,953 + x) and Jarius Hicklen (1,390 + x) as Cowboys in the exclusive class.
• Thompson posted a season-high 20 points on Tuesday, doing so on 5-of-11 shooting and a game high seven free throws.
• Jarius Hicklen made his first two-point shot as a member of the Cowboys with 8:10 to play. Hicklen entered Tuesday as one of six Division-1 players to have made 10+ three-point shots with no made threes on the season. Hicklen led the nation in three-point shots made without a two-point shot with 31 until converting in the lane.
• Three Cowboys logged multiple steals for the first time in conference play this year, last doing so on Dec. 31, 2023, against South Carolina State.
• Kansas posted its second-most fouls in a game this season with 17.
• Oklahoma State rolled out a starting lineup of Javon Small, Bryce Thompson, Quion Williams, Eric Dailey Jr. and Brandon Garrison.

Game Flow:
• Despite a strong close to the first half, highlighted by an 8-of-9 showing at the line, Oklahoma State trailed 48-33 at halftime.
• Small nailed a midrange jumper to open the Cowboys' scoring efforts.
• The Jayhawks pushed an early 6-0 run to open play.
• Dailey Jr. accounted for the Cowboys' first two of four field goals, both on midrange jumpers.
• Kansas pushed its lead to double digits at the 11:31 mark en route to an 8-0 run.
• Small forced a Kansas shot clock violation on its final offensive possession.
• Thompson nailed a buzzer-beating three to close the first half.
• After trailing 31-16, Oklahoma State outscored the Jayhawks 19-17 from the final media timeout (7:23) until the halftime horn.
• Following a pair of trading possessions, Kansas pushed a 12-0 run to jump ahead, 67-39.
• Thompson replied with a run for the record books, scoring seven consecutive points in what netted his 1,000th career point – a made free throw at the 10:12 mark of play.
• After hitting 31 straight three-point shots to open the season, Hicklen made his first two-point shot as a Cowboy – a layup at the 8:10 mark.
• Kansas reclaimed the hot hand, staying in the lead for the remainder of the contest.

Team Streaks:
• OSU has made at least one three-point shot in 780 consecutive games dating back to Jan. 13, 2001
• OSU is 8-0 when leading at the half but 0-9 when tied or trailing.
• OSU has made 10+ free throws in five of its last six games and 10 of its 17 games this season.
• Opponents have committed 10+ turnovers in 12 of 17 games this season.
• Dating back to last season, the Cowboys have logged 10+ assists in 43 of its last 53 games.

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Players Mentioned

Eric Dailey Jr.

Brandon Garrison

Jarius Hicklen

Javon Small

Bryce Thompson

Quion Williams

John-Michael Wright

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