Oklahoma State Downs Utah for First Big 12 Road Win in 2 Years

Anthony Roy's 26 points and 5 3-pointers lead Cowboys to 81-69 victory over Utes

Jan. 31, 2026 at 8:15pm

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Anthony Roy scored 26 points and made 5 of 8 3-point attempts to lead Oklahoma State to an 81-69 win over Utah in a Big 12 contest on Saturday in Salt Lake City. Christian Coleman tallied 14 points and 10 rebounds, while Parsa Fallah and Vyctorius Miller also scored in double figures for the Cowboys, who snapped a 15-game road conference losing streak with their first Big 12 road win since February 2024.

Why it matters

Oklahoma State's victory over Utah marks the Cowboys' first Big 12 road win in two years, a significant milestone as they look to improve their conference standing and tournament positioning. The win also showcases the team's offensive firepower, led by Roy's standout performance.

The details

Oklahoma State jumped out to an early 6-2 lead, but Utah responded with a 12-1 run to take a 14-7 advantage. The Cowboys then caught fire from 3-point range, with Roy draining three straight triples to fuel an 11-0 run that gave Oklahoma State the lead. The teams traded baskets for much of the first half, with the Cowboys taking a 40-39 lead into halftime. In the second half, Oklahoma State pulled away with an 8-0 run midway through the period, and the Utes were unable to mount a serious comeback.

  • Oklahoma State jumped out to a 6-2 lead early in the first half.
  • Utah answered with a 12-1 run to take a 14-7 advantage.
  • Oklahoma State then went on an 11-0 run, fueled by 3 straight 3-pointers from Anthony Roy.
  • Oklahoma State took a 40-39 lead into halftime.
  • Oklahoma State pulled away with an 8-0 run midway through the second half.

The players

Anthony Roy

A senior guard for Oklahoma State who scored 26 points and made 5 of 8 3-point attempts in the win.

Christian Coleman

An Oklahoma State player who tallied 14 points and 10 rebounds in the victory.

Parsa Fallah

An Oklahoma State player who scored 13 points, including a key 3-pointer late in the game.

Vyctorius Miller

An Oklahoma State player who contributed 10 points to the Cowboys' winning effort.

Terrence Brown

A Utah player who led the Utes with 20 points in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“Anthony Roy was on fire from 3-point range, and that really sparked us in the first half. Our guys did a great job of finding him and getting him open looks.”

— Mike Boynton, Oklahoma State Head Coach

What’s next

Oklahoma State will look to build on this road victory as they continue their Big 12 conference schedule. Their next game is at home against Kansas on February 5th.

The takeaway

Oklahoma State's win over Utah showcases the team's offensive firepower and ability to win on the road, a crucial skill for success in the competitive Big 12 conference. The Cowboys' performance was led by a standout effort from senior guard Anthony Roy, who hit 5 3-pointers and scored a game-high 26 points.