It started with a decision to focus on scoring inside the paint more. The Cowboys did that in the opening half, getting a combined 28 points from McGriff and freshman Kalib Boone. OSU scored 22 points in the paint that half.
The Cowboys finished with 36 points inside the paint. They also made 9 of 18 3-pointers.
McGriff finished with a game-high 28 points and six rebounds. Boone finished with 12 points, while Yor Anei added 10.
OU was led by Austin Reaves’ 22 points. Kristian Doolittle also scored 13 points. Manek, who scored 30 in the first matchup, was limited to just two points on 1-of-8 shooting.