Hoops Preview: Cowboys in Attack Mode Heading into Rematch with Texas Tech

STILLWATER — It’s been nearly three months since the Cowboys have won consecutive games, but they have gotten back to doing the first step.

Coming off a road win against Kansas State on Tuesday, Oklahoma State hosts No. 24 Texas Tech on Saturday in Gallagher-Iba Arena. After a six-game losing streak, the Cowboys have won three of their past five. Their win Tuesday came with a bit of a philosophy shift offensively.

OSU shot a season-low eight 3-pointers against K-State, making only two. One of those makes came from center Yor Anei on his first career 3-point attempt. Instead of the usual free-flowing 3 balls, OSU prioritized attacking the basket, and it resulted in OSU shooting 27 free throws,…