Oklahoma State rallies past Colorado 92-83 in Big 12 Tournament first-round game in Kansas City

Oklahoma State advances after outscoring Colorado in a high-tempo Big 12 Tournament opener

Oklahoma State opened postseason play with a 92-83 win over Colorado on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in the first round of the Phillips 66 Big 12 Men’s Basketball Championship at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The Cowboys entered as the No. 14 seed and defeated the No. 11 seed Buffaloes to move on in the conference tournament bracket.

Anthony Roy led Oklahoma State with 24 points, providing the primary scoring punch in a game that stayed fast-paced into the final minutes. Christian Coleman added a 17-point, 14-rebound performance, giving the Cowboys consistent production on the glass while also contributing in the scoring column. Oklahoma State’s ability to combine perimeter scoring with rebounding control helped it sustain offensive efficiency across both halves.

Colorado, which had beaten Oklahoma State in Boulder during the regular season, was unable to reverse the momentum late. The Buffaloes stayed within reach down the stretch, but Oklahoma State maintained composure in the closing possessions and preserved its advantage to avoid a late-game swing.

Key factors: scoring balance, rebounding, and late-game execution

• Roy’s 24 points set the tone for Oklahoma State’s scoring output in a game that reached the 90-point mark.
• Coleman’s 14 rebounds stood out in a matchup where second-chance opportunities and defensive stops were critical.
• Oklahoma State’s ability to close the game without surrendering its lead proved decisive against a Colorado team that remained competitive into the final stretch.

Context: tournament stakes and recent history between the programs

The matchup carried added significance because the teams had met only once previously in a postseason conference tournament setting, a game played on March 10, 1990. This year’s meeting also came at a pivotal point for both programs as they sought to extend their seasons in the Big 12’s neutral-site championship format.

With the win, Oklahoma State advanced in the Big 12 tournament field in Kansas City. Colorado’s conference tournament run ended in the opening round, despite entering with the higher seed and a regular-season win over the Cowboys.

Final: Oklahoma State 92, Colorado 83 — Big 12 Tournament, First Round (March 10, 2026).