Oklahoma State Welcomes No. 16 BYU After Saunders’ 33-Point Performance
The No. 16 BYU Cougars are set to face the Oklahoma State Cowboys in a midweek showdown. This matchup takes place in Stillwater, Oklahoma, on Wednesday at 9 p.m. EST. Both teams are competing in the Big 12 conference, with BYU holding a record of 17-4 and Oklahoma State sitting at 15-6.
Recent Performance and Key Players
BYU is fresh off a hard-fought 90-82 loss against the Kansas Jayhawks. In that game, Richie Saunders delivered an impressive performance, scoring 33 points. The Cougars average 86.4 points per game, outscoring their opponents by an average of 14.6 points.
In contrast, the Cowboys have a strong home record of 12-2 and average 85.9 points per game. Their shooting percentage stands at 47.4%. Notably, Oklahoma State ranks fourth in the Big 12 in scoring. Both teams are looking to solidify their standings in the conference with this important game.
Statistical Breakdown
- BYU: 17-4 record, 5-3 in Big 12, averages 86.4 points.
- Oklahoma State: 15-6 record, 3-5 in Big 12, averages 85.9 points, 12-2 at home.
Key Players to Watch
- Richie Saunders: Recently scored 33 points against Kansas.
- Robert O. Wright III: Averages 17.5 points and 5.2 assists for BYU.
- Anthony Roy: For Oklahoma State, shoots 44.4% with 3.3 made three-pointers per game.
- AJ Dybantsa: Averaging 25.7 points over the last ten games.
- Parsa Fallah: Averaging 13.3 points and shooting 53.8%.
Recent Trends
In their last ten games, the Cougars have posted a record of 7-3, scoring an average of 87.3 points. Meanwhile, the Cowboys are 5-5, averaging 81.5 points. Both teams have been tested defensively, but BYU’s opponents have averaged 78.9 points per game compared to Oklahoma State’s 82.5.
This matchup marks the first meeting of the season between these two competitive programs in conference play. Fans can expect an exciting game filled with high-scoring action as both teams vie for a crucial victory.
