Oklahoma State defeated Kansas State 64-59 in Bramlage Coliseum. It was ugly early but OSU’s defense and rebounding carried it until a late-game offensive surge facilitated a Cowboy win.
It was a defensive slog in the first half, which should be expected when Nos. 9 and 10 in the Big 12 scoring margin and field goal percentage meet.
The Cowboys, particularly, started out ice cold — it took four minutes before their first field goal attempt passed through twine — but in the meantime they played defense and rebounded. Then the shots started falling, at least briefly.