Colorado Defeats Oklahoma State in Big 12 Clash

Buffaloes use second-half surge to beat Cowboys 83-69

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Colorado used a strong second-half performance to defeat Oklahoma State 83-69 in a Big 12 matchup on Saturday. Bangot Dak led the Buffaloes with 17 points, while Barrington Hargress added 16. Oklahoma State was led by Parsa Fallah's 14 points, but the Cowboys have now lost five straight games.

Why it matters

This Big 12 conference game was an important matchup between two teams looking to improve their conference standings. Colorado was able to pull away in the second half, showcasing their ability to make key plays down the stretch against a tough Oklahoma State squad.

The details

Colorado jumped out to a 25-8 lead early in the first half, but Oklahoma State rallied to cut the deficit to 42-34 at halftime. The Cowboys took a brief 48-47 lead early in the second half, but Colorado responded with a 10-3 run to pull away. The Buffaloes were led by strong performances from Dak, Hargress, and Michaeli, while Oklahoma State got double-digit scoring from Fallah, Coleman, and Miller.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 22, 2026 in Boulder, Colorado.

The players

Bangot Dak

A Colorado player who scored 17 points in the game.

Barrington Hargress

A Colorado player who scored 16 points in the game.

Parsa Fallah

An Oklahoma State player who scored 14 points in the game.

Christian Coleman

An Oklahoma State player who scored 11 points and had 9 rebounds in the game.

Vyctorius Miller

An Oklahoma State player who scored 11 points in the game.

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The takeaway

This game showcased Colorado's ability to respond to Oklahoma State's second-half rally, ultimately pulling away for the victory. The Buffaloes' balanced scoring attack and strong defensive effort proved to be the difference in this Big 12 clash.