It wasn’t pretty in Lubbock for the Cowboys.
Oklahoma State fell to Texas Tech 78-57 in United Supermarkets Arena to a white hot Red Raider team that topped No. 1 Baylor on Tuesday. After fighting out of a 10-0 hole, the Cowboys couldn’t maintain the momentum needed to put an end to Tech scorching the Big 12. Here are five thoughts on the game.
1. Good Defense Is Average in the Big 12
This was brought up by the broadcast team of Ted Emrich and Bryndon Manzer, but entering Thursday’s game Oklahoma State ranked 12th nationally in KenPom’s adjusted defensive efficiency.