OKLAHOMA CITY — Steve Lutz had sent out plenty of warnings that the Cowboys’ defensive effort hadn’t been good enough, and it bit the Pokes in an NBA arena against their in-state rival.
Oklahoma State lost to Oklahoma 85-76 on Saturday in Paycom. Here are five thoughts on the game.
1. Defensive Struggles Finally Bit the Cowboys
Steve Lutz has not been shy throughout the early portions of this season, saying his team had a long way to go on the defensive end of the floor. That bit the Cowboys at the worst possible time.
OU pick-and-rolls would send the Cowboys into defensive rotations that they just couldn’t navigate cleanly, leading to a myriad of open looks for the Sooners.