Pistols Firing · Mar 5, 2023
Five Thoughts on Oklahoma State’s 71-68 Win Over Texas Tech
The Cowboys needed a win on Saturday and they got one, in the only way they know how.
Oklahoma State threatened to run away with it early but a signature scoring drought saw the Cowboys’ lead evaporate by halftime and it was a barn-burner at the finish.
The Cowboys ran off to a double-digit lead in the first half thanks to a 5-for-5 start from Bryce Thompson and they were sustained by a season-high performance by Caleb Asberry. This one came down to the wire, but the Cowboys edged out their third Big 12 road win when they needed it most.
Here are five thoughts from the win.
1. What Goes Up…
The Cowboys couldn’t miss a bucket for much of the first half, and until they couldn’t buy one.