Thompson scores 18, Oklahoma State routs Tulsa 82-56
STILLWATER, Okla. -- — Bryce Thompson made four 3-pointers and scored 18 points to lead Oklahoma State in an 82-56 rout of Tulsa on Friday night.
Thompson, a 6-foot-6 junior from Tulsa, was 6-of-14 shooting from the floor. Moussa Cisse added 12 points, eight rebounds and three blocks for Oklahoma State (4-2). Tyreek Smith had 10 points.
The Cowboys scored 12 straight points midway through the first half on their way to building a 41-29 lead at the break. They made it a rout in the opening minutes of the second half, using a 35-8 run for their largest lead of the game, 76-37 with 8:49 remaining. Eight Cowboys scored during the surge, led by Thompson's seven points and six each from Smith and Avery Anderson III.
The Cowboys shot 50% (15 of 30) in the second half and forced seven turnovers.
Keyshawn Embery-Simpson was the only Tulsa (2-4) player in double figures, finishing with 10 points on 4-of-10 shooting with a pair of 3-pointers.
Oklahoma State has won three of the last four in a series that dates to 1908.
The Cowboys host Prairie View A&M on Sunday before facing No. 20 UConn on the road Thursday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Michael Greenstein
- Kipp Kissinger
- Antinio Petty
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAB | 5-1 | - | 12-7 |
| Memphis | 4-1 | 0.5 | 14-4 |
| North Texas | 4-1 | 0.5 | 13-4 |
| Temple | 4-1 | 0.5 | 12-6 |
| Tulane | 4-2 | 1 | 10-9 |
| South Florida | 3-2 | 1.5 | 10-8 |
| Florida Atlantic | 3-3 | 2 | 10-9 |
| East Carolina | 3-4 | 2.5 | 11-9 |
| Rice | 2-4 | 3 | 11-8 |
| UTSA | 2-4 | 3 | 8-10 |
| Tulsa | 2-4 | 3 | 8-11 |
| Wichita State | 1-4 | 3.5 | 11-7 |
| Charlotte | 0-6 | 5 | 7-12 |
2024-25 Big 12 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 6-0 | - | 14-3 |
| Iowa State | 6-1 | 0.5 | 16-2 |
| Arizona | 6-1 | 0.5 | 12-6 |
| Texas Tech | 5-2 | 1.5 | 14-4 |
| Kansas | 4-2 | 2 | 13-4 |
| West Virginia | 4-3 | 2.5 | 13-5 |
| Baylor | 3-3 | 3 | 11-6 |
| Utah | 3-3 | 3 | 11-6 |
| TCU | 3-3 | 3 | 10-7 |
| BYU | 3-4 | 3.5 | 12-6 |
| UCF | 3-4 | 3.5 | 12-6 |
| Cincinnati | 2-5 | 4.5 | 12-6 |
| Arizona State | 2-5 | 4.5 | 11-7 |
| Oklahoma State | 2-5 | 4.5 | 10-8 |
| Kansas State | 1-5 | 5 | 7-10 |
| Colorado | 0-7 | 6.5 | 9-9 |
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