The Colorado Buffaloes continued their strong performance at home by overcoming the Oklahoma State Cowboys 83-69 in a Big 12 Conference matchup on Saturday afternoon. This victory marked the Buffaloes” third consecutive win at their home court.
Initially, Colorado seized a significant advantage, establishing a 17-point lead after a dominant 20-2 run in the first half. However, the Cowboys managed to narrow the gap, trailing 42-34 at halftime. Following the break, Oklahoma State surged ahead with a 14-5 run, briefly taking a one-point lead.
The game reached a critical point when the score was tied at 53-53. The Buffaloes responded decisively, scoring eight consecutive points to regain control and never looked back. Leading the Buffaloes in scoring was Bangot Dak, who recorded 17 points while shooting 5-for-8 from the field and 6-for-7 from the free-throw line.
Point guard Barrington Hargress also contributed significantly, finishing the game with 16 points, eight assists, and four rebounds. Additionally, the Buffaloes broke out of a recent slump in three-point shooting, hitting 11 of their 27 attempts from beyond the arc.
This victory not only highlights the team”s resilience but also underscores their growing momentum at home as they aim to improve their standing in the conference.
