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Oklahoma State visits UCF after Johnson's 20-point performance

1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ousmane scores 25 as Oklahoma State knocks off No. 9 Iowa State 74-68

Abou Ousmane scored 25 points and Oklahoma State defeated No. 9 Iowa State 74-68

FEBRUARY 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Big-time performance in upset win Ousmane closed Tuesday's 74-68 victory over Iowa State with 25 points (7-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 8-8 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and four steals over 27 minutes.

Impact Ousmane put together a huge performance during Tuesday's upset of Iowa State, needing just 11 shot attempts and draining a season-best three triples to post 25 points along with six boards, four steals and a blocked shot. Ousmane was a perfect 8-for-8 from the charity stripe to aid in his scoring effort. The senior center reached the 25-point mark for the second time this season, previously having scored 27 in early January. Following a 2-7 start in conference play, Ousmane has helped lead the Cowboys to a .500 record over the last eight games, averaging 13.0 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 1.3 blocks during that stretch.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Chips in 15 points Ousmane produced 15 points (6-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and two blocks over 26 minutes during Wednesday's 73-72 loss to TCU.

Impact Ousmane scored 15 points while hauling in a team-high seven boards and rejecting two shots during the Cowboys' tough one-point loss. It's the third time in conference play the senior forward has scored at least 15 and is also the third time he's sent back multiple shot attempts. Ousmane now has eight double-digit scoring efforts since the start of Big 12 play, averaging 11.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks across 24.5 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Posts team-high 16 points Ousmane posted 16 points (7-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and one assist over 32 minutes during Tuesday's 72-63 loss to Houston.

Impact Ousmane led the way for the Cowboys with 16 points during Tuesday's loss to Houston. The senior center shot 70-percent on 10 shots from the floor in what was an impressive performance against one of the top defensive teams in the country. It was the first time in three games Ousmane reached double figures after having totaled just eight points total across the previous two contests.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Earns second double-double Ousmane fouled out of Sunday's 64-54 loss to Texas Tech after recording 10 points (3-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-5 FT) and 10 rebounds over 27 minutes.

Impact Ousmane fouled out, but not before he recorded his second double-double of the season. While Oklahoma State lost the game and has struggled to a 2-6 start within the Big 12, Ousmane has excelled since the start of conference play, averaging 13.1 points, 6.9 boards, 0.8 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.5 blocks across 26.9 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Hot-shooting Abou Ousmane leads Oklahoma St. past Kansas St. Abou Ousmane hit his first six shots and scored a game-high 27 points to lead Oklahoma State to a 79-66 win against Kansas State in Stillwat...

JANUARY 8 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Abou Ousmane scores 27, Oklahoma State beats Kansas State to end two-game skid Ousmane finished 11-for-15 shooting and Bryce Thompson added 10 points for the Cowboys.

JANUARY 8 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Ousmane scores 27 points to help Oklahoma State beat Kansas State 79-66 and end a two-game skid

Abou Ousmane scored 27 points and Oklahoma State took control late in the second half and went on to beat Kansas State 79-66

JANUARY 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Explodes for 27 Ousmane accumulated 27 points (11-15 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds and two blocks over 28 minutes during Tuesday's 79-66 victory over Kansas State.

Impact Ousmane followed posting his first double-double by exploding for 27 points on 11-for-15 shooting (73.3-percent) during Tuesday's win. The point total represent the most the senior center has scored since 2022 while at North Texas. Across 23.4 minutes per contest, Ousmane is averaging a career-high 12.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 1.0 blocks through 13 games.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Posts first double-double Ousmane logged 14 points (6-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds and four steals in 28 minutes during Saturday's 69-50 loss to West Virginia.

Impact Ousmane posted his first double-double of the season, ripping off a season-high 11 boards to go along with 14 points and four steals. The senior center was one of the few bright spots for Oklahoma State during Saturday's shellacking and is contributing 11.8 points, 5.9 boards, 1.0 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.9 blocks through 12 games (11 starts) this season.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Abou Ousmane scores 19 points as Oklahoma State holds off Oral Roberts 86-74

Abou Ousmane scored 10 of his season-high 19 points in the final 10 minutes as Oklahoma State held off in-state rival Oral Roberts, 86-74 to close out its nonconference schedule

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores 18 off bench Ousmane (not injury related) racked up 18 points (8-10 FG, 2-3 FT), four rebounds, four assists, two blocks and three steals across 25 minutes during Thursday's 85-78 win over Sout...

Impact Ousmane made his return to the floor Thursday after missing Sunday's game due to a violation of team rules. He did not start Thursday but he still made a massive impact as he tied for the team lead in scoring. He also put in great work on the defensive end as he made three steals and blocked two shots. He should return to the starting five next Thursday at Florida Atlantic.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Thursday Ousmane (not injury related) is not starting Thursday's game versus Southern Illinois, Marshall Scott of Pistols Firing reports.

Impact Ousmane missed the Cowboys' last game due to a violation of team rules and is now not in the starting lineup Thursday. It's unclear if he will see any action Thursday or if his suspension will cost him another game.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be available Thursday Ousmane (not injury related) is expected to be available for Thursday's game against Southern Illinois, Marshall Scott of Pistols Firing reports.

Impact Head coach Steve Lutz confirmed earlier in the week that Ousmane's absence Sunday was because of a violation of team rules. The Xavier transfer started the season opener, posting 16 points and eight rebounds in 20 minutes. Connor Dow got the start in Ousmane's place and only saw 10 minutes, as it's likely the Cowboys reinsert Ousmane back into the starting five to give them some more size.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday Ousmane (undisclosed) is out for Oklahoma State's matchup against St. Thomas, per Parker Gerl of The O'Colly.

Impact Ousmane was seen sitting off to the side during warmups and is out for Sunday's game with an undisclosed injury. The senior forward played a big role in the Cowboys' season opener against Green Bay, logging 16 points and eight rebounds. The former Xavier transfer will hope to hasten his recovery and make himself available for Thursday's game against Southern Illinois.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Provides inside punch in team debut Ousmane provided 16 points (5-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 5-5 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one block over 20 minutes during Monday's 89-76 victory over Green Bay.

Impact Ousmane put together an impressive line during his first game in Stillwater, including draining just his second career three-pointer. The senior transfer from Xavier started 29 of 34 games for the Muskateers last season, averaging 6.7 points and 6.4 rebounds. While the triple does not likely represent an addition to his game, he should provide a nice inside presence around the rim for Oklahoma State this season.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out for NIT Final Four Ousmane (personal) does not anticipate to play in the NIT Final Four on Tuesday, Brett Vito of the Denton Record-Chronicle reports.

Impact The junior has missed the last two games due to personal reasons and looks to be likely out for Tuesday's NIT Final Four game against Wisconsin. Ousmane is averaging 11.1 points and 6.0 rebounds per game this season. He will be a game-time decision ahead of Tuesday's game.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Tuesday Ousmane (personal) will be out for Tuesday's game against Oklahoma State, Brett Vito of the Denton Record-Chronicle reports.

Impact The center will miss his second straight game due to personal reasons and will not be available for North Texas for Tuesday's matchup. The junior is averaging 11.1 points and 6.0 rebounds this season.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP against Sam Houston Ousmane did not play against Sam Houston on Sunday because of personal reasons, according to Brett Vito of the Denton Record-Chronicle.

Impact A family emergency prevented Ousmane's availability during North Texas' second-round game of the 2023 National Invitation Tournament. Currently, his first opportunity to return is when the Mean Green play against Oklahoma State either Wednesday or Thursday.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

North Texas hosts Florida Atlantic following Ousmane's 37-point outing

North Texas hosts the Florida Atlantic Owls after Abou Ousmane scored 37 points in North Texas' 78-54 victory against the UTSA Roadrunners

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS