Oklahoma State Suffers Fifth Straight Loss at Colorado

Cowboys' NCAA Tournament hopes fade after 83-69 defeat to Buffaloes

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Oklahoma State's men's basketball team suffered its fifth consecutive loss, falling 83-69 to Colorado in Boulder. The Cowboys' rough stretch in Big 12 play has all but dashed their NCAA Tournament hopes, as they now sit at 4-10 in conference play.

Why it matters

Oklahoma State entered the season with high expectations after some quality non-conference wins, but the team has struggled mightily in Big 12 play. This latest defeat at Colorado likely marks the end of the Cowboys' at-large bid chances for the NCAA Tournament, barring a miraculous turnaround in their final regular season games.

The details

The Cowboys' offense was a major issue against Colorado, as they shot just 37.7% from the field and made only 5-of-23 3-pointers. Kanye Clary was the lone OSU player to shoot better than 50% from the floor. The team also failed to make a field goal in the final six minutes of the game as their season slipped further away.

  • Oklahoma State lost to Colorado 83-69 on Saturday, February 22, 2026.
  • The Cowboys are now 4-10 in Big 12 conference play.

The players

Kanye Clary

An Oklahoma State player who shot 2-of-2 from the field, marking the most efficient shooting performance for the Cowboys in the loss.

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The takeaway

Oklahoma State's NCAA Tournament hopes are all but dashed after this latest loss, which marks their fifth straight defeat. The Cowboys' offense has struggled mightily in Big 12 play, and they now face an uphill battle to even make the conference tournament.