Oklahoma State Upsets No. 16 BYU 99-92

Anthony Roy's 30 points lead Cowboys to victory over Cougars

Feb. 4, 2026 at 11:15pm

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In a high-scoring affair, Oklahoma State defeated 16th-ranked BYU 99-92 on Wednesday night. Anthony Roy led the way for the Cowboys with a season-high 30 points, while BYU's AJ Dybantsa had 36 points and 7 rebounds in a losing effort. The win marked Oklahoma State's second straight victory and their first over a ranked opponent this season.

Why it matters

This upset victory over a highly ranked BYU team is a significant boost for the Oklahoma State program, which has struggled at times this season. The win could help the Cowboys build momentum as they look to make a push for the NCAA Tournament.

The details

Oklahoma State raced out to an early 20-9 lead, but BYU fought back to tie the game at 41-41 by halftime. The second half was a back-and-forth affair, with the Cowboys eventually pulling away late thanks to a 3-pointer from Roy that gave them an 81-69 advantage with just over 4 minutes remaining.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 5, 2026.

The players

Anthony Roy

A key player for Oklahoma State, Roy scored a season-high 30 points to lead the Cowboys to victory.

AJ Dybantsa

A highly touted freshman for BYU, Dybantsa had an impressive 36-point, 7-rebound performance in the loss.

Jaylen Curry

Oklahoma State guard who scored 18 points in the win.

Vyctorius Miller

Oklahoma State forward who added 14 points in the victory.

Richie Saunders

BYU guard who scored 20 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in the losing effort.

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What they’re saying

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What’s next

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The takeaway

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