Cowboys Face Critical Test at TCU — OSU seeks first Quad 1 win to boost NCAA Tournament resume

Defense remains concern as OSU faces high-scoring Horned Frogs in search of first marquee victory

Daniel Allen

Jan 20, 2026 - 5 min read

Oklahoma State junior Christian Coleman (4) elevates for a dunk during the Cowboys' 84-83 victory over Kansas State on Saturday at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Coleman's athletic finish was part of OSU's effort to secure its second Big 12 win of the season. – Photo by Bruce Waterfield/OSU Athletics

Cowboys Face Critical Test at TCU — OSU seeks first Quad 1 win to boost NCAA Tournament resume — Oklahoma State junior Christian Coleman (4) elevates for a dunk during the Cowboys' 84-83 victory over Kansas State on Saturday at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Coleman's athletic finish was part of OSU's effort to secure its second Big 12 win of the season. – Photo by Bruce Waterfield/OSU Athletics

Saturday was a pivotal moment in Oklahoma State’s season.

Win and hopes of ending a four-year NCAA Tournament drought become all the more salvageable. Lose and risk a sluggish start to conference play derailing the trajectory of its season.

OSU won, scraping past Kansas State 84-83, courtesy of three free throws late from guard Vyctorious Miller. Now, the focus shifts to its next challenge.

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