Oklahoma State basketball coach Steve Lutz previews Bedlam showdown
Oklahoma State basketball coach Steve Lutz previews Bedlam showdown
Sam Godwin played the game of his life.
The Ada native dropped a career-high 20 points on 10 of 14 shooting in a renewed neutral-site Bedlam matchup.
Behind Godwin’s career-best performance, No. 13 Oklahoma defeated Oklahoma State 80-65 Saturday night at Paycom Center in the 250th all-time meeting between the two programs.
With their win, the Sooners moved to 3-0 in their last three Bedlam contests and improved to 10-0 for the second time in as many seasons.
OU star true freshman guard Jeremiah Fears finished with 17 points.
The Cowboys were led by Marchelus Avery, who scored 19 points.
Here are four takeaways from the Sooners’ Bedlam win:
Godwin was a man on a mission.
Not only did Saturday mean more to him as a lifelong follower of the rivalry but he needed to get his centerpiece back. Following last season’s overtime thriller win in Stillwater, Godwin stole the Bedlam trophy, thinking it’d be the final meeting between the two in-state rivals.
Godwin was forced to return the trophy, which he’d been displaying by his fireplace throughout the year, this past week.
In addition to his career-high in scoring, Godwin added 14 rebounds for a double-double. He also finished with two blocks and three steals.
Two of Godwin’s points came off an assist from fellow Oklahoman Dayton Forsythe, who found a crashing Godwin for an easy dunk.
When he exited the floor for the final time with over a minute remaining, he was met with a standing ovation and a hug from head coach Porter Moser.
Now, Godwin can keep his decor. At least until the next Bedlam matchup.
Kobe Elvis and Jeremiah Fears continued their stellar starts to the year.
Elvis drilled five 3-pointers and finished with 15 points on 5 for 8 shooting from the field. In addition to his 17 points, Fears dished five assists.
Fears showed off his leaping ability with a fastbreak, two-handed jam. He also knocked down two 3s in the second half, an area he’s struggled in thus far.
The Sooners’ consistent guard play from Elvis and Fears, as well as Duke Miles and Brycen Goodine on any given night has been a significant reason for their 10-0 start to the season.
When OSU big man Abou Ousmane missed a 3-pointer midway through the first half, it was clear this wouldn’t be the Cowboys’ shooting night.
The 6-foot-10 Ousmane hadn’t missed a 3 all season, hitting all five he had attempted prior to Saturday. But the perfect streak ended at the 7 ½ minutes into Bedlam — and not only that, but the Pokes’ regular outside shooters were cold, too.
OSU missed its first five 3-point tries before Jamyron Keller broke the streak. Then the Cowboys missed five more for a 1 for 11 start.
The Sooners built their lead into double-digits and kept expanding it from there.
The Cowboys came in averaging just over 20 attempts per game and were shooting 35.3% from deep. Thanks to a few late hits to boost their rate, they converted 5 of 18 3-point tries (27.8%).
It came too late, but Marchelus Avery brought some fire to the OSU offense in the second half.
Avery had eight of his team-high 19 points in a 3 ½-minute span in the middle of the second half. He finished 3 of 4 from 3 as the only Cowboy to make more than one.
Sophomore Jamyron Keller came off the bench and seemed to bring some juice to the Cowboys in the first half.
He had all of his five points and three rebounds in a brief span when the Pokes were still within striking distance. But he played just seven minutes in the second half and did not attempt a shot.Next, OU faces Michigan in the Jumpman Invitational at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina (ESPN2). OSU hosts Tarleton State at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Gallagher-Iba Arena (ESPN+).
Oklahoma vs Oklahoma State score updates
The crowd is thinning in Paycom Center as OU closes in on its 10th-straight win to start the season. OU leads 74-49.
The Cowboys will drop to 6-3 with the loss.
OU’s Sam Godwin leads all players with 18 points and 12 rebounds. OSU’s Marchelus Avery has surged to the leading scorer spot, now with 11 points, eight in the second half.
— Scott Wright, Staff writer
Ever since the lead reached 20 early in the second half, the Sooners have maintained the comfortable edge, leading 65-45.
The Cowboys have put together enough offense to keep the game from getting farther out of hand, but still can’t cut into the deficit. Marchelus Avery has eight points in the last seven minutes for OSU.
— Scott Wright, Staff writer
Capped by a 3-pointer from Kobe Elvis, the Sooners hit 8 of their first 12 shots to start the second half. Elvis’ 3 gave OU a 62-43 lead.
Elvis is 5 of 6 from deep, accounting for all 15 of his points. The rest of the Sooners have made just 2 of 12 from 3.
— Scott Wright, Staff writer
Opening the second half on a 12-7 run, OU extended its lead to 55-33 over the Cowboys as the Sooners seek a 10th straight win to start the season.
Jeremiah Fears has four of OU’s 12 points and Sam Godwin added another bucket, now with 16 points for the game.
— Scott Wright, Staff writer
No. 13 Oklahoma leads Oklahoma State 43-26 at halftime after Luke Northweather’s corner-3 at the buzzer.
The Sooners were led by Sam Godwin, who scored 14 points on 7 for 9 shooting in the first half. Kobe Elvis added nine points and three 3s.
OU shot 52% from the field compared to OSU’s 26%.
The Cowboys were led in scoring by Khalil Brantley and Arturo Dean, who added six apiece.
OU’s run reached 11-0 before OSU finally answered, scoring a pair of buckets to cut the Sooner lead to 30-18.
OU’s Sam Godwin is 6 of 7 from the floor for 12 points and two boards in 11 minutes of action. Point guard Arturo Dean leads the Cowboys with six points.
— Scott Wright, Staff writer
OU has scored the last six points for a 25-13 lead. The Sooner run is 13-4 going back to the 12:12 mark of the half.
OU’s last four baskets have come from different players, thought Godwin continues to lead the scoring with 10 points.
— Scott Wright, Staff writer
OSU big man Abou Ousmane missed a 3-point attempt from the top of the key, the 6-foot-10 forward’s first miss of the year. He had made his first five 3s of the season.
That’s been a theme for OSU, which trails 16-10. OSU is 0 for 4 from deep and just 3 of 13 overall.
OU is 2 of 6 from deep and 7 of 12 from the floor, with Sam Godwin leading the scoring with eight points.
— Scott Wright, Staff writer
Sam Godwin scored OU’s first six points for a 6-4 Sooner edge at the first media timeout. The Sooners led 6-2 until OSU’s Arturo Dean beat the shot clock with a fadeaway mid-range jumper.
— Scott Wright, Staff writer
What time does Oklahoma vs Oklahoma State play today?
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 14
- Start time: 7 p.m. CT
The Oklahoma vs Oklahoma State game starts at 7 p.m. Saturday from Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
What channel is Oklahoma vs Oklahoma State game on today?
Oklahoma vs Oklahoma State will be broadcasted on ESPNU. Streaming options for the game include ESPN+.
OU vs. Oklahoma State men’s basketball highlights
Oklahoma men’s basketball schedule 2024
All times are Central Standard Time (CST)
- Monday, Nov. 4:Oklahoma 93, Lindenwood 60
- Monday, Nov. 11:Oklahoma 73, Northwestern State 57
- Saturday, Nov. 16:Oklahoma 85, Stetson 64
- Thursday, Nov. 21:Oklahoma 84, East Texas A&M 56
- Wednesday, Nov. 27:Oklahoma 79, Providence 77
- Thursday, Nov. 28:Oklahoma 82, Arizona 77
- Friday, Nov. 29:Oklahoma 69, Louisville 64
- Tuesday, Dec. 3:Oklahoma 76, Georgia Tech 61
- Saturday, Dec. 7:Oklahoma 94, Alcorn State 78
- Saturday, Dec. 14: vs. Oklahoma State at 7 p.m. in Oklahoma City (ESPNU)
- Wednesday, Dec. 18: vs. Michigan at 8 p.m. in Charlotte, North Carolina (ESPN2)
- Sunday, Dec. 22: vs. Central Arkansas at noon (SEC Network+)
- Sunday, Dec. 29: vs. Prairie View A&M at 1 p.m. (SEC Network+)
- Saturday, Jan. 4: at Alabama at 5 p.m. (SEC Network)
- Wednesday, Jan. 8: vs. Texas A&M at 8 p.m. (SEC Network)
- Saturday, Jan. 11: at Georgia at 5 p.m. (ESPN or ESPN2)
- Wednesday, Jan. 15: vs. Texas at 9 p.m. (SEC Network)
- Saturday, Jan. 18: vs. South Carolina at TBD (ESPN, ESPN2 or ESPNU)
- Saturday, Jan. 25: at Arkansas at 7:30 p.m. (ESPN, ESPN2 or ESPNU)
- Tuesday, Jan. 28: at Texas A&M at 8 p.m. (SEC Network)
- Saturday, Feb. 1: Vanderbilt at 2:30 p.m. (SEC Network)
- Tuesday, Feb. 4: at Auburn at 8 p.m. (SEC Network)
- Saturday, Feb. 8: vs. Tennessee at 11 a.m. (ESPN or ESPN2)
- Wednesday, Feb. 12: at Missouri at 8 p.m. (SEC Network)
- Saturday, Feb. 15: vs. LSU at 5 p.m. (SEC Network)
- Tuesday, Feb. 18: at Florida at 6 p.m. (ESPN2)
- Saturday, Feb. 22: vs. Mississippi State at noon (SEC Network)
- Wednesday, Feb. 26: vs. Kentucky at 8 p.m. (SEC Network)
- Saturday, March 1: at Ole Miss at 1 p.m. (ESPN or ESPN2)
- Wednesday, March 5: vs. Missouri at 7 p.m. (SEC Network+)
- Saturday, March 8: at Texas at 7 p.m. (SEC Network)
Oklahoma State men’s basketball schedule 2024
All times are Central Standard Time (CST)
- Monday, Nov. 4:Oklahoma State 89, Green Bay 76
- Sunday, Nov. 10:Oklahoma State 80, St. Thomas-Minnesota 71
- Thursday, Nov. 14:Oklahoma State 85, Southern Illinois 78
- Thursday, Nov. 21:Florida Atlantic 86, Oklahoma State 78
- Friday, Nov. 22:Oklahoma State 80, Miami 74
- Sunday, Nov. 24: Nevada 90, Oklahoma State 78
- Wednesday, Dec. 4:Oklahoma State 76, Tulsa 55
- Sunday, Dec. 8:Oklahoma State 85, Seton Hall 76
- Saturday, Dec. 14: vs. Oklahoma at 7 p.m. in Oklahoma City (ESPNU)
- Wednesday, Dec. 18: vs. Tarleton State at 7 p.m. (ESPN+)
- Sunday, Dec. 22: vs. Oral Roberts at 2 p.m. (ESPN+)
- Monday, Dec. 30: vs. Houston at 7 p.m. (ESPN+)
- Saturday, Jan. 4: at West Virginia at 11 a.m. (CBSSN)
- Tuesday, Jan. 7: vs. Kansas State at 7 p.m. (ESPN+)
- Saturday, Jan. 11: at Utah at 6 p.m. (ESPN+)
- Tuesday, Jan. 14: at BYU at 8 p.m. (ESPN+)
- Saturday, Jan. 18: vs. Colorado at 2 p.m. (ESPN+)
- Tuesday, Jan. 21: vs. Arizona at 8 p.m. (ESPNU)
- Sunday, Jan. 26: at Texas Tech at 2 p.m. (ESPN+)
- Wednesday, Jan. 29: at Kansas State at 7 p.m. (CBSSN)
- Saturday, Feb. 1: vs. Utah at 2 p.m. (ESPN+)
- Tuesday, Feb. 4: at Houston at 7 p.m. (ESPN+)
- Sunday, Feb. 9: vs. Arizona State at 1 p.m. (ESPN+)
- Wednesday, Feb. 12: at TCU at 6 p.m. (CBSSN)
- Saturday, Feb. 15: vs. Texas Tech at 2 p.m. (ESPN+)
- Wednesday, Feb. 19: vs. UCF at 8 p.m. (ESPN2 or ESPNU)
- Saturday, Feb. 22: at Kansas at 3 p.m. (CBS)
- Tuesday, Feb. 25: vs. Iowa State at 7 p.m. (ESPN+)
- Saturday, March 1: at Baylor at 7 p.m. (ESPN+)
- Wednesday, March 5: at UCF at 6 p.m. (ESPN+)
- Saturday, March 8: vs. Cincinnati at 2 p.m. (ESPN+)
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