Oklahoma State defeats Colorado in Big 12 tournament

Cowboys advance to face TCU after 92-83 first-round victory

Mar. 11, 2026 at 4:36am

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Anthony Roy scored 24 points to lead 14-seed Oklahoma State to a 92-83 win over 11-seed Colorado in the first round of the Big 12 tournament. Christian Coleman added 17 points and 14 rebounds for the Cowboys, who overcame an early deficit and pulled away in the second half. Oklahoma State outrebounded Colorado 44-34 and had a 20-point advantage at the free-throw line.

Why it matters

This win keeps Oklahoma State's season alive as they advance to face TCU in the next round of the Big 12 tournament. For Colorado, the loss means they will miss the NCAA Tournament for the second straight year.

The details

Oklahoma State trailed by as many as nine points early but used a 12-2 run to take the lead late in the first half. The Cowboys then opened the second half on a 7-0 run and led by as many as 14 points down the stretch. Oklahoma State dominated the paint, outscoring Colorado 40-30 and winning the rebounding battle.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, March 11, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.
  • Oklahoma State will face TCU in the next round on Wednesday, March 12, 2026.

The players

Anthony Roy

The leading scorer for Oklahoma State, pouring in 24 points to pace the Cowboys.

Christian Coleman

Contributed a double-double of 17 points and 14 rebounds for Oklahoma State.

Bangot Dak

Led Colorado with 22 points and 8 rebounds in the losing effort.

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What they’re saying

“We knew we had to battle back from an early deficit, but the guys showed a lot of toughness and resilience to get this win.”

— Mike Boynton, Oklahoma State Head Coach

What’s next

Oklahoma State will face 6-seed TCU on Wednesday night, with the winner advancing to the Big 12 tournament semifinals.

The takeaway

This victory keeps Oklahoma State's season alive and gives them momentum heading into the next round of the Big 12 tournament. For Colorado, the loss is a disappointing end to their season as they miss the NCAA Tournament for the second straight year.