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 |
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Charlotte | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
East Carolina | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Florida Atlantic | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Memphis | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Temple | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Tulane | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Tulsa | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
UTSA | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Wichita State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
North Texas | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
Rice | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
South Florida | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
UAB | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
2024-25 Big 12 Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
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Arizona | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Cincinnati | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Colorado | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Houston | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Iowa State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Kansas | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Oklahoma State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
TCU | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
UCF | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Utah | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
West Virginia | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Arizona State | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
BYU | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
Kansas State | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
Texas Tech | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
Baylor | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |