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Oklahoma State at Oklahoma Postgame Notes
February 10, 2024 | Cowboy Basketball
Oklahoma State Postgame Notes at Oklahoma
Final Score: Oklahoma State – 62, Oklahoma – 66
Records: Oklahoma State 10-14 (2-9); rv/rv Oklahoma 17-7 (5-6)
Feb. 10, 2024 | Norman, Okla. (Lloyd Noble Center)
Oklahoma State Leaders: Points – Javon Small (17), Rebounds – Quion Williams (10), Assists – Javon Small (3)
Oklahoma Leaders: Points – Jalon Moore (15), Rebounds – Jalon Moore (8), Assists – Milos Uzan (6)
Game Notes:
• The Cowboys shot 21-of-28 at the free throw line after shooting 24-of-37 at the stripe in their last contest. For OSU, it is their first back-to-back slate with 20+ free throws since making 20 and 21 against UCF and DePaul on Nov 18 and Nov. 20, 2022.
• Quion Williams recorded the fifth double-double of his career, tallying 12 points and 10 rebounds.
• Javon Small and John-Michael Wright finished with 17 and 13 points. Wright has posted double-digit scoring efforts in each of his seven games since returning as a starter.
• Javian McCollum shot 1-of-7 (14.3%) from the floor, marking his lowest shooting output as a Sooner.
• In the first half, John-Michael Wright shot 6-of-7 at the line – besting OU's combined output (3-of-5 FT) in the 20-minute stint.
• Oklahoma State forced eight Sooners turnovers in the first half, matching OU's output in its last game against BYU.
• Javon Small, John-Michael Wright, Connor Dow, Quion Williams and Brandon Garrison received the starting nod.
Game Flow:
• Oklahoma State doubled its first-half scoring efforts in the final four minutes, ending the half trailing, 31-26. The Sooners carried eight turnovers in the opening 20 minutes, with starter Otega Oweh posting three fouls in eight minutes.
• Williams parted the lane from the right wing, opening OSU's scoring with a right-handed jam
• Both sides combined to shoot 2-of-17 (1-of-10, OSU; 1-of-7 OU) in the opening six minutes, yielding a 4-4 score and three Sooners turnovers.
• Eric Dailey Jr. and Garrison picked up two fouls in the first seven minutes, while Sam Godwin had a pair for OU.
• The Sooners moved to a 14-9 lead after hitting 4-of-5 shots before Dailey Jr. hit a turnaround fadeaway at the right baseline to cut play to one possession.
• Despite shaky shooting percentages, OSU continued to stay in the game as Wright nailed two foul shots on a 3-point shooting foul before Small swished a 3-pointer to cut play, 20-18, entering the final three minutes of the half.
• The Cowboys stacked its run to 9-2, knotting play at 22
• Le'Tre Darthard nailed a three for OU as time expired to carry a five-point lead into halftime.
• Oklahoma State pitched a 7-2 run to open the second half to tie the game.
• After a John Hughley IV layup, OU starter Sam Godwin fouled out of the game after netting a technical foul off the bench. Small nailed both technical shots, knotting the game at 35-35.
• OSU took a 37-35 lead off a Jamyron Keller layup after slashing from the right corner. It marked its first lead since leading 7-6 at the 12:45 mark.
• Play was tied on the following possession, resulting in six lead changes and four ties as OU called time with 6:16 remaining.Â
• The Cowboys took a two-possession lead as Small hit a jumper to lead, 56-52.Â
• Oklahoma returned fire with a 9-0 run to lead by five.
• OSU trailed, 61-60, entering the final minutes after a Garrison layup and two Williams free throws.
• OU extended its lead to three after Javian McCollum got to the line. On the following play, Williams darted inside to cut the game back to one with 15 seconds.
• McCollum was intentionally fouled, making both free throws, and Small turned the ball over to yield a Sooners win.
Team Streaks:
• OSU has made at least one three-point shot in 787 consecutive games dating back to Jan. 13, 2001.
• OSU has made 10+ free throws in 10 of its last 13 games and 17 of its 24 games this season.
• OSU has forced 10+ turnovers in five straight games.
Final Score: Oklahoma State – 62, Oklahoma – 66
Records: Oklahoma State 10-14 (2-9); rv/rv Oklahoma 17-7 (5-6)
Feb. 10, 2024 | Norman, Okla. (Lloyd Noble Center)
Oklahoma State Leaders: Points – Javon Small (17), Rebounds – Quion Williams (10), Assists – Javon Small (3)
Oklahoma Leaders: Points – Jalon Moore (15), Rebounds – Jalon Moore (8), Assists – Milos Uzan (6)
Game Notes:
• The Cowboys shot 21-of-28 at the free throw line after shooting 24-of-37 at the stripe in their last contest. For OSU, it is their first back-to-back slate with 20+ free throws since making 20 and 21 against UCF and DePaul on Nov 18 and Nov. 20, 2022.
• Quion Williams recorded the fifth double-double of his career, tallying 12 points and 10 rebounds.
• Javon Small and John-Michael Wright finished with 17 and 13 points. Wright has posted double-digit scoring efforts in each of his seven games since returning as a starter.
• Javian McCollum shot 1-of-7 (14.3%) from the floor, marking his lowest shooting output as a Sooner.
• In the first half, John-Michael Wright shot 6-of-7 at the line – besting OU's combined output (3-of-5 FT) in the 20-minute stint.
• Oklahoma State forced eight Sooners turnovers in the first half, matching OU's output in its last game against BYU.
• Javon Small, John-Michael Wright, Connor Dow, Quion Williams and Brandon Garrison received the starting nod.
Game Flow:
• Oklahoma State doubled its first-half scoring efforts in the final four minutes, ending the half trailing, 31-26. The Sooners carried eight turnovers in the opening 20 minutes, with starter Otega Oweh posting three fouls in eight minutes.
• Williams parted the lane from the right wing, opening OSU's scoring with a right-handed jam
• Both sides combined to shoot 2-of-17 (1-of-10, OSU; 1-of-7 OU) in the opening six minutes, yielding a 4-4 score and three Sooners turnovers.
• Eric Dailey Jr. and Garrison picked up two fouls in the first seven minutes, while Sam Godwin had a pair for OU.
• The Sooners moved to a 14-9 lead after hitting 4-of-5 shots before Dailey Jr. hit a turnaround fadeaway at the right baseline to cut play to one possession.
• Despite shaky shooting percentages, OSU continued to stay in the game as Wright nailed two foul shots on a 3-point shooting foul before Small swished a 3-pointer to cut play, 20-18, entering the final three minutes of the half.
• The Cowboys stacked its run to 9-2, knotting play at 22
• Le'Tre Darthard nailed a three for OU as time expired to carry a five-point lead into halftime.
• Oklahoma State pitched a 7-2 run to open the second half to tie the game.
• After a John Hughley IV layup, OU starter Sam Godwin fouled out of the game after netting a technical foul off the bench. Small nailed both technical shots, knotting the game at 35-35.
• OSU took a 37-35 lead off a Jamyron Keller layup after slashing from the right corner. It marked its first lead since leading 7-6 at the 12:45 mark.
• Play was tied on the following possession, resulting in six lead changes and four ties as OU called time with 6:16 remaining.Â
• The Cowboys took a two-possession lead as Small hit a jumper to lead, 56-52.Â
• Oklahoma returned fire with a 9-0 run to lead by five.
• OSU trailed, 61-60, entering the final minutes after a Garrison layup and two Williams free throws.
• OU extended its lead to three after Javian McCollum got to the line. On the following play, Williams darted inside to cut the game back to one with 15 seconds.
• McCollum was intentionally fouled, making both free throws, and Small turned the ball over to yield a Sooners win.
Team Streaks:
• OSU has made at least one three-point shot in 787 consecutive games dating back to Jan. 13, 2001.
• OSU has made 10+ free throws in 10 of its last 13 games and 17 of its 24 games this season.
• OSU has forced 10+ turnovers in five straight games.
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