No. 7 Houston Secures Victory Over Oklahoma State, Clinches Big 12 Tournament No. 2 Seed

STILLWATER, OK – The No. 7 Houston Cougars defeated the Oklahoma State Cowboys 82-75 on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Gallagher-Iba Arena, securing the No. 2 seed in the upcoming Big 12 Tournament. Chase McCarty led Houston with 20 points, while Anthony Roy paced Oklahoma State with a strong performance.

First Half Recap

Houston started strong with a 5-0 run, but Oklahoma State quickly responded with three-pointers to take the lead. The Cowboys maintained a consistent advantage, extending it to as many as 10 points. Despite Houston’s offensive efforts, Oklahoma State’s shooting and limited turnovers kept them ahead. At halftime, Oklahoma State led 41-37. Kingston Flemings led Houston with 8 points, while Oklahoma State had three more three-pointers made.

Second Half Surge

The second half saw a back-and-forth battle. Houston began to close the gap, tying the game on multiple occasions. A key 13-2 run fueled by Flemings and McCarty gave the Cougars the lead. Clutch three-pointers from McCarty and Emanuel Sharp sealed the victory for Houston.

Key Players and Stats

Chase McCarty’s 20 points off the bench proved crucial for Houston. Kingston Flemings contributed with 21 points and seven assists. For Oklahoma State, Anthony Roy led the scoring, while Jaylen Curry and Vyctorius Miller also added to the Cowboys’ offense.

• Houston: 51% field goal percentage (32-63), 43% from three-point range (12-28), 89% free throw percentage (17-19)
• Oklahoma State: 41% field goal percentage (24-59), 33% from three-point range (10-30), 60% free throw percentage (6-10)
• Rebounds: Houston 36, Oklahoma State 23
• Turnovers: Houston 9, Oklahoma State 11

Coaching and Series History

Oklahoma State head coach Steve Lutz fell to 0-2 against Houston and Kelvin Sampson. Oklahoma State leads the overall series 13-12, but Houston has won the last four meetings and five of the last six. Houston has won the last two games played in Stillwater, including a December 2024 contest.

Looking Ahead

With this win, Houston (26-5, 14-4 Big 12) secures the No. 2 seed in the Big 12 Tournament. Oklahoma State (18-12, 6-11 Big 12) will look to finish the season strong and improve their seeding for the tournament.