No. 1 Arizona Routs Oklahoma State 84-47 to Remain Unbeaten

Brayden Burries scores 15 points as Wildcats stifle Cowboys' high-powered offense

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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The top-ranked Arizona Wildcats cruised to an 84-47 victory over Oklahoma State on Saturday, extending their unbeaten start to the season to 23-0. Brayden Burries led the way with 15 points as Arizona's stifling defense held the high-scoring Cowboys to just 24.6% shooting from the field.

Why it matters

Arizona's dominant win over Oklahoma State not only keeps them undefeated, but also sets a new Big 12 record for best start to a season, surpassing Kansas' 22-0 opening in 1996-97. The Wildcats' defensive performance was particularly impressive, as Oklahoma State had been averaging 86.5 points per game prior to this matchup.

The details

Arizona controlled the game from start to finish, leading 40-22 at halftime and then extending the advantage to 30 points with a 13-0 run early in the second half. The Wildcats outrebounded Oklahoma State 55-35 and outscored them 54-14 in the paint. Burries shot 7-of-11 from the field and grabbed 8 rebounds, while no Oklahoma State player scored more than 10 points.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 8, 2026.

The players

Brayden Burries

A key player for the top-ranked Arizona Wildcats, Burries scored 15 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in the dominant win over Oklahoma State.

Anthony Roy

The leading scorer for Oklahoma State in the loss, Roy tallied 10 points in the game.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

Arizona's dominant defensive performance and record-setting start to the season solidifies their status as one of the top teams in college basketball. Meanwhile, Oklahoma State's high-powered offense was completely shut down, raising questions about their ability to compete with the nation's elite teams.