- Matchup: BYU Cougars vs Oklahoma State Cowboys
- Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
- Venue: Gallagher-Iba Arena, Stillwater, OK
- Broadcast: FS1
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This upcoming clash sees the BYU Cougars (17-4) visiting the Gallagher-Iba Arena to face off against the Oklahoma State Cowboys (15-6).
In their last matchup, the BYU Cougars fell to Kansas, ending the game at 90-82. During the contest, BYU recorded a field goal percentage of 45.5% (30 of 66) and managed to hit 11 of their 32 attempts from beyond the arc. From the charity stripe, they converted 11 of 17 shots, achieving a free throw percentage of 64.7%. On the rebounding front, they secured a total of 32 boards, with 9 coming from the offensive end. They also registered 13 assists, forced 6 turnovers, and recorded 3 steals. Defensively, the Cougars allowed Kansas to shoot 57.1%, with the Jayhawks finishing 32 of 56 overall. Kansas contributed 17 assists and 5 steals during the game and grabbed 32 rebounds, consisting of 4 offensive and 28 defensive boards, without any blocks. Kansas shot 62.5% from the free throw line, connecting on 15 out of 24 attempts, and made 11 of 22 three-point shots. BYU ended up with 18 fouls compared to Kansas’s 15.
A standout performer for BYU was Richie Saunders, who netted 33 points with an impressive shooting percentage of 57.9% (11 of 19). He played 39 minutes and also collected 10 rebounds while contributing 2 assists.
Currently, BYU stands at 17-4 for the season. They average 10.7 turnovers per game and commit around 15.2 personal fouls each night. Collectively, the team is grabbing 40.0 rebounds per game and has tallied 317 assists in the season, ranking them 186th in Division 1 for assists. The Cougars are also shooting 35.5% from three-point territory (191 of 538) and boast a free throw shooting percentage of 74.7%. Offensively, they average 86.4 points per game, placing them 21st in D-1, while their field goal percentage stands at 48.4%.
On the defensive side, BYU forces 12.1 turnovers per game while garnering 18.9 personal fouls. They limit opponents to a 32.6% conversion rate from beyond the arc and rank 129th in the nation for points allowed per game (71.8). The Cougars allow opponents a shooting percentage of 42.2% (545 of 1,292) and relinquish 33.5 rebounds per game, ranking 165th in the country for assists allowed with a total of 294 given up this season.
In their recent triumph, the Oklahoma State Cowboys defeated Utah 81-69. On the rebounding front, Oklahoma State allowed Utah to collect 29 rebounds in total, with 7 on the offensive end. The Cowboys shot 25.0% from three-point range, hitting 5 of 20 attempts, and made 16 of 24 free throw shots (66.7%). Utah managed to achieve a shooting percentage of 40.7%, converting 24 of 59 field goals against Oklahoma State. By the end of the match, the Cowboys finished with a field goal percentage of 48.5% (32 of 66). They also sank 8 of 19 three-point attempts (42.1%) and connected on 9 free throws for a 69.2% conversion rate. Utah committed a total of 15 fouls leading to 13 free throw attempts for the Cowboys. Oklahoma State turned the ball over 8 times while recording 4 steals, collecting a total of 38 rebounds (28 defensive and 10 offensive).
Anthony Roy was a key player for the Cowboys, scoring 26 points in 36 minutes on the court and providing 2 assists. He shot 53.3% (8 of 15) and grabbed 4 rebounds.
The Cowboys hold a 15-6 record this season. Offensively, Oklahoma State is shooting 47.4%, ranking 68th nationally. They have accumulated 1,804 total points this season, averaging 85.9 per game. The team pulls down 38.3 rebounds per game while contributing with assists at a rate of 15.4 times per game, which places them 103rd in the nation. They average 12.6 turnovers and commit 17.1 personal fouls per game, maintaining a free throw shooting percentage of 75.2%.
On the defensive end, Oklahoma State is currently 321st in Division 1, allowing 79.9 points per game. They force 13.0 turnovers per contest and opponents shoot 44.0% against them, ranking 187th in college basketball. The Cowboys allow 34.2% from three-point range (205 of 600) and teams convert 70.3% from the free throw line against them. They concede 16.7 assists and 35.7 rebounds on average, ranking 345th and 255th in those areas respectively.
Who emerges victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Pick: Opt for BYU
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