Oklahoma State Defeats UCF in Overtime Thriller

Cowboys rally from early deficit to win 111-104 in extra period

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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In a closely contested matchup, Oklahoma State defeated UCF 111-104 in overtime on Tuesday night in Orlando. The Cowboys overcame an early 13-point deficit, led by strong performances from Anthony Roy (27 points) and Kayne Clary (23 points, 7 in OT). UCF was led by Themus Fulks' 22 points and 6 assists, but couldn't hold on in the extra period.

Why it matters

This was an important win for Oklahoma State as they look to improve their postseason positioning in the Big 12 conference. UCF, meanwhile, missed out on an opportunity to pick up a quality non-conference victory that could have boosted their NCAA Tournament resume.

The details

Oklahoma State fell behind by 13 points early, but closed the first half on a 14-4 run to take a 45-40 lead at the break. The game went to overtime after UCF's Chris Johnson hit a late 3-pointer to tie it at 94-94. In the extra period, Kayne Clary scored 7 points to help the Cowboys pull away for the 111-104 victory.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, March 4, 2026 in Orlando, Florida.
  • Oklahoma State trailed by 13 points early in the first half before rallying to take a 45-40 lead at halftime.

The players

Anthony Roy

A senior guard for Oklahoma State who scored a team-high 27 points in the win.

Kayne Clary

A junior forward for Oklahoma State who scored 23 points, including 7 in overtime, to lead the Cowboys' comeback.

Themus Fulks

A junior guard for UCF who led the Knights with 22 points and 6 assists in the losing effort.

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What they’re saying

“We knew we had to battle back from that early deficit, but the guys showed a lot of heart and determination to get this win in overtime.”

— Mike Boynton, Oklahoma State Head Coach (statenews.net)

“It's tough to come up short like that, but I'm proud of the way our team competed against a quality opponent on the road.”

— Johnny Dawkins, UCF Head Coach (statenews.net)

What’s next

Oklahoma State will look to build on this win as they continue their Big 12 conference schedule, while UCF will aim to bounce back in their next American Athletic Conference matchup.

The takeaway

This was an exciting overtime battle between two teams fighting for postseason positioning. Oklahoma State showed its resilience in rallying from an early deficit, while UCF came up just short despite a strong effort. The game highlighted the depth and competitiveness of college basketball this season.