Arizona State's Defense Secures Key Stops in Win Over Oklahoma State

The Sun Devils officially picked up their fourth win in Big 12 play this season behind clutch play.

Feb. 10, 2026 at 11:47pm

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The Arizona State Sun Devils (13-12, 4-8 Big 12) took down an NCAA tournament hopeful in the Oklahoma State Cowboys (16-8, 4-7) by a score of 85-76 on Tuesday night at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe. The Sun Devils held a lead for most of the game and their defense stepped up in the closing minutes to secure the victory.

Why it matters

This win is a significant one for the Sun Devils, who have struggled in Big 12 play this season. Defeating an NCAA tournament contender like Oklahoma State could give Arizona State some momentum and confidence as they look to finish the season strong.

The details

Arizona State held a lead for most of the game, going up by as many as 13 points in the first half. Oklahoma State rallied to tie the game at 47 in the second half, but the Sun Devils were able to regain control and pull away late. Key performances came from Massamba Diop (17 points, 7 rebounds, 3 blocks), Moe Odum (13 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists), and Santiago Trouet (16 points, 10 rebounds, 1 block).

  • The game was played on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.
  • Arizona State held a 10-7 lead at the under-16 timeout (14:57 remaining in the first half).
  • Arizona State led 39-34 at halftime.
  • The game was tied at 47 early in the second half.
  • Arizona State led 64-59 at the under-8 timeout in the second half.

The players

Massamba Diop

An Arizona State player who had 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 blocks in the game.

Moe Odum

An Arizona State player who had 13 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists in the game.

Santiago Trouet

An Arizona State player who had 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 1 block in the game.

Allen Mukeba

An Arizona State player who scored on a second chance opportunity to help extend the team's lead late in the game.

Noah Meeusen

An Arizona State player who made a hustle play, turning an offensive rebound into a jumper to extend the team's lead.

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What’s next

Arizona State is set to receive a full week out of action - the Sun Devils return home on February 17 to take on J.T. Toppin and the ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders.

The takeaway

Arizona State's defense stepped up in the closing minutes of the game to secure the victory over Oklahoma State. This win could provide a much-needed boost for the Sun Devils as they look to finish the season strong and potentially make a push for the NCAA tournament.