Oklahoma State Defeats Colorado 83-73 in Big 12

Oklahoma State University (OSU) secured a strong 83-73 victory against Colorado during its annual Remember the Ten game, honoring players lost in a tragic plane crash in 2001. Bryce Thompson and Marchelus Avery led the Cowboys with 15 points each, while Abou Ousmane added 14 points. OSU's defense was pivotal, forcing 16 turnovers and capitalizing on offensive rebounds, which led to a significant advantage in points off turnovers. Colorado struggled with shooting, particularly from beyond the arc, finishing at 23% for three-pointers, while OSU maintained a shooting rate of 46% overall. The Cowboys dominated at the free-throw line, making 31 of 42 attempts, while Colorado shot 88% on its free throws but could not match OSU's aggression. This win improved OSU's Big 12 record to 2-4, while Colorado fell to 0-6 in conference play.