Oklahoma State faces Oklahoma following Thompson's 22-point game
Oklahoma Sooners (13-9, 3-6 Big 12) at Oklahoma State Cowboys (10-11, 3-6 Big 12)
Stillwater, Oklahoma; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma State takes on the Oklahoma Sooners after Bryce Thompson scored 22 points in Oklahoma State's 71-68 loss to the Kansas State Wildcats.
The Cowboys are 6-5 in home games. Oklahoma State has a 2-3 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.
The Sooners are 3-6 against Big 12 opponents. Oklahoma ranks fourth in the Big 12 with 14.5 assists per game led by Jordan Goldwire averaging 3.6.
The Cowboys and Sooners meet Saturday for the first time in conference play this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Isaac Likekele is averaging 7.6 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.6 assists for the Cowboys. Avery Anderson III is averaging 11 points and 1.9 steals over the last 10 games for Oklahoma State.
Umoja Gibson is scoring 12.5 points per game with 2.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists for the Sooners. Tanner Groves is averaging 6.8 points over the last 10 games for Oklahoma.
LAST 10 GAMES: Cowboys: 3-7, averaging 63.4 points, 31.8 rebounds, 11.8 assists, 8.3 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 40.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 67.5 points per game.
Sooners: 3-7, averaging 65.2 points, 26.8 rebounds, 11.7 assists, 7.5 steals and 1.3 blocks per game while shooting 45.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 69.6 points.
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