Big 12 basketball has been all about physicality and defense this season, and the team that handles that tough defense and pressure better on offense usually wins.
Oklahoma State split its season series with the Texas Longhorns after a 56-51 loss in Austin on Saturday afternoon. The Cowboys drop to 3-4 in Big 12 Conference play as Texas improves to 4-3 in the Big 12.
Although it doesn’t necessarily show in the box score, forward Brock Cunningham made a massive difference for the Longhorns in the second half. Cunningham didn’t play in the first half and didn’t attempt a shot in the game, but he helped Texas space the floor on the offensive end and got his teammates better looks at the basket.