Oklahoma State's Coleman Leads Big Win

0:00On March 11th, Oklahoma State grabbed the solid win in the first round of the Big 12 tournament, beating Colorado 92-83. The 14th-seated Cowboys leaned on forward Christian Coleman, who scored 17 points and grabbed a season-high 14 rebounds, including a clutch layup off an alley-oop pass with just over two minutes left that helped seal the deal. Anthony Roy led the way with a game-high 24 points, heating up in the second half after a slow start. Jalen Curry chipped in 15 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists, while the team dealt with injuries to their top big men, forcing a smaller line-up lay. Players praised Coleman's versatility, with Point guard Kanye Clary, noting how he can guard any position and plays with high energy. Coach Steve Lutz highlighted the team's toughness in a tough conference, staying focused despite missing key players. Freshman, Benjamin Ahmed, and Becky Raglan stepped up big in the front court, with Ahmed logging 21 minutes for seven points and six boards, before foul trouble.

1:02The win marks Oklahoma State's highest scoring game ever in the tournament, and keeps their season at 19 wins and 13 losses. Now the Cowboys face six-seated TCU tomorrow night at 8.30 pm, fighting to extend their run and boost NCAA tournament chances.