- Matchup: Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Colorado Buffaloes
- Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
- Venue: T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, MO
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The T-Mobile Center will host an exciting encounter between the Colorado Buffaloes (17-14) and the Oklahoma State Cowboys (18-13) on Tuesday during the Big 12 Tournament.
The Oklahoma State Cowboys faced off against Houston in their last outing but fell short, losing 82-75. In terms of fouls, Oklahoma State recorded 11 while Houston racked up 18. The Cowboys converted 12 of 28 attempts from beyond the arc, while Houston managed a free throw percentage of 60.0%, hitting 6 out of 10. Houston grabbed a total of 31 rebounds (8 offensive, 23 defensive) without any blocks. Additionally, they recorded 17 assists and secured 7 steals during the game. Defensively, Oklahoma State allowed their opponent to shoot 50.8% from the field, permitting 32 out of 63 attempts. The Cowboys recorded 11 assists, forced 8 turnovers, and had 5 steals. They secured 34 rebounds, including 12 on the offensive side. At the free-throw line, they managed to convert 17 of 19 attempts, yielding a high percentage of 89.5%. In total, Oklahoma State shot 40.7% from the field (24 out of 59) and sank 10 of their 30 three-point attempts.
Key performer Anthony Roy made a notable impact in the game, scoring 18 points on 6 of 14 shooting. He logged 35 minutes on the floor and contributed 4 rebounds along with 2 assists.
Oklahoma State enters this matchup with a season record of 18-13. They average 83.9 points per game, ranking 25th nationally, and they hit 45.9% of their shot attempts. From three-point range, the Cowboys shoot 34.2% (243 of 710) and have a free throw percentage of 74.3%. The team averages 37.9 rebounds per game and has accumulated 458 assists this season, placing them 133rd in Division 1. They average 12.2 turnovers per game and commit about 17.2 fouls each outing.
Defensively, the Cowboys force 12.3 turnovers per game and draw 18.7 fouls. They rank 342nd in college for assists allowed, yielding 515 this year. The Cowboys concede a field goal percentage of 45.0% (896 of 1,989), and they allow 37.1 rebounds per game. Opponents shoot 35.5% from three-point land, and Oklahoma State ranks 351st nationally in points per game allowed (82.5).
In their previous game, the Colorado Buffaloes suffered a defeat against Arizona, losing 89-79. In terms of rebounding, Colorado permitted Arizona to secure 34 boards (6 offensive). The Buffaloes shot 36.4% from three-point range, hitting 4 of 11 attempts and successfully converting 19 of 26 free throw attempts for a rate of 73.1%. Arizona shot an impressive 55.9% from the field, hitting 33 of 59 tries, while Colorado managed to reach a field goal percentage of 40.6% (26 of 64). From beyond the arc, Colorado made 7 out of 22 attempts (31.8%), with a notable 95.2% from the free-throw line. Arizona was charged with 16 fouls, giving the Buffaloes 21 attempts at the stripe. Additionally, they turned the ball over 9 times and recorded 8 steals while managed to grab a total of 30 rebounds (21 defensively and 9 offensively).
Isaiah Johnson was a standout for the Buffaloes in this match, hitting 7 of 14 for a field goal percentage of 50.0%. He played for 36 minutes, accumulating 28 points along with 5 assists and 3 rebounds.
Colorado’s overall record for the season stands at 17-14. They average 17.4 personal fouls per game while boasting a free throw percentage of 76.1%. Their assists average is 15.6 per game, ranking 84th in D-1, and they are averaging 10.3 turnovers per game. The Buffaloes have scored a total of 2,476 points (79.9 per game) and average 34.3 rebounds per game. In offensive execution, Colorado hits 47.0% of their field goal attempts, which ranks 73rd across college basketball.
Defensively, Colorado ranks 314th in the nation for points per game allowed at 79.0. They force an average of 11.0 turnovers per game and permit opponents to shoot 46.3% from the field (298th nationally). The Buffaloes allow 37.0% on three-point shots (248 of 670) while opponents convert 73.2% of their free throw attempts. They average 14.1 assists and give up 34.4 rebounds per game, ranking 241st and 189th respectively in Division 1.
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Prediction: Opt for Oklahoma State
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