Oklahoma State Defeats Kansas State 79-66

Oklahoma State men's basketball secured a crucial 79-66 victory against Kansas State, marking their first win in the Big 12 this season. Abou Ousmane led the Cowboys with 27 points, helping them overcome a rough start to their conference campaign. The team improved their shooting significantly, hitting 43% from beyond the arc after struggling in previous games. Kansas State, now on a 13-game road losing streak, faced challenges without co-leading scorer Joson Sanon and were unable to match Oklahoma State's intensity in the second half. Kansas also had a strong performance, defeating Arizona State 74-55, with Zeke Mayo scoring 23 points to lead the Jayhawks after trailing at halftime. The Jayhawks' defense was dominant, allowing only 13 points in the second half, securing their place as a top contender in the conference.