Arizona State pulls away late to defeat Oklahoma State 85–76

Feb 7, 2026; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils center Massamba Diop (35) during the first half against the Colorado Buffaloes at the CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn ImagesArizona State gave a solid second-half effort to beat Oklahoma State 85 76 on Tuesday night, February 10, 2026, at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe. The victory ended a close game and revealed the physicality and calmness of the Sun Devils in the end.

First Half: Physical Establishes the Mood

The first half was an even battle, yet Arizona State sliced an opening of 3631 by dominating the glass. The Sun Devils had 13 offensive rebounds within the first 20 minutes,…