The Cowboys started slow but used some stingy defense and transition points to build a big lead into the second half that proved insurmountable for the sluggish Longhorn offense.
Let’s jump into the five thoughts.
1. Oklahoma State basketball is fun again.
Even with a close loss to Baylor earlier in the week, the Cowboys are on an upward trajectory. They came out a little slow on Saturday but used their pace and opportunistic defense to get going offensively. After falling back 23-15, the Cowboys — led by their big 3 in Evans, Carroll and Forte — orchestrated a 20-2 run that knocked the ‘Horns on their heels.