Oklahoma State edges Kansas State 84-83 on last-second free throws in Big 12 thriller

Late foul swings finish as Cowboys protect home court

Oklahoma State survived a final-minute lead change and a disputed-looking three-shot foul to defeat Kansas State 84-83 on Saturday night, Jan. 17, 2026, at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater. The win pushed the Cowboys to 14-4 overall and 2-3 in Big 12 play, while the Wildcats fell to 9-9 and 0-5 in conference action.

The decisive sequence came in the final seconds after Kansas State took an 83-81 lead with 49 seconds remaining on a jumper by P.J. Haggerty. Oklahoma State’s next possession extended through two missed 3-point attempts by Kanye Clary and multiple offensive rebounds, ultimately leading to a jump ball with four seconds left that kept the ball with the Cowboys.

With 2.8 seconds remaining, Oklahoma State guard Vyctorius Miller was fouled in the corner on a 3-point attempt. Miller made all three free throws to give Oklahoma State the 84-83 lead. Kansas State advanced the ball and got a final look, but Haggerty’s buzzer-beating 3-point attempt came up short.

Key performers and statistical drivers

Anthony Roy led Oklahoma State with 23 points. Parsa Fallah added 17 points and nine rebounds, while Clary finished with 12 points and six assists. Andrija Vukovic scored 11 points on 5-of-5 shooting. Miller ended with nine points, seven rebounds and four assists, including the game-winning free throws.

For Kansas State, Haggerty posted 21 points, eight rebounds and three assists while playing all 40 minutes. Kansas State’s offense was efficient from the field and from deep, finishing at 50% shooting (33-of-66) and 44.1% from 3-point range (15-of-34), with 22 assists on 33 made baskets.

Oklahoma State’s edge came from creating extra possessions and converting Kansas State mistakes into points. The Cowboys scored 26 points off 16 Wildcats turnovers, scored 23 second-chance points, and held advantages in points in the paint and bench production.

• Final score: Oklahoma State 84, Kansas State 83
• Halftime: Oklahoma State 48, Kansas State 43
• Deciding play: Miller hit three free throws with 2.8 seconds left

What it means in the Big 12 race

The result reinforced Oklahoma State’s strong home form this season and delivered a conference win that steadied the Cowboys after a 2-3 start in league play. For Kansas State, the loss extended an 0-5 Big 12 opening and added another narrow defeat in a game defined by frequent lead changes and late-game execution.

With Kansas State up two inside the final minute, Oklahoma State regained the lead only at the line—then had to defend one last perimeter shot to close it out.