Anthony Roy lit up the scoreboard with 22 points as Oklahoma State barely edged out Cal State Fullerton, 94-89, in a wild college basketball battle. The Cowboys, now 11-1, kept their home streak alive with a sharp offensive showing, shooting 51% from the field.
Even after coughing up 17 turnovers, Oklahoma State managed to keep Cal State Fullerton at bay. The Titans battled hard right up until the final buzzer, making it a tense finish.
Both teams knocked down big shots from deep. Those late-game free throws? They mattered more than anyone probably wanted to admit.
Oklahoma State’s Offensive Prowess
The Cowboys’ offense was humming—51% shooting overall, and a scorching 14 of 30 from three-point land. That’s nearly 47%, which is nothing to sneeze at.
Those threes really helped cover for their turnover issues. Seventeen giveaways usually spell trouble, but not this time.
Key Performers for the Cowboys
Anthony Roy was the guy, dropping 22 and looking cool under pressure. Vyctorius Miller and Christian Coleman chipped in 20 each, keeping the scoreboard moving.
Jaylen Curry did a little bit of everything—four steals, four assists—just filling up the stat sheet. He was all over the place, in a good way.
Cal State Fullerton’s Resilient Effort
Fullerton didn’t back down. They shot 51% from the floor and hit 46% from deep, staying right in the Cowboys’ rearview mirror all game.
Honestly, their shooting kept things tight when it could’ve gotten away from them.
Standout Performances for the Titans
Christian Williams was feeling it, knocking down 6-of-10 from three and finishing with 18 points. Jefferson De La Cruz Monegro led the way with 20, and Joshua Ward added 14 and six assists.
Those guys really kept Fullerton in it, especially late. They just wouldn’t go away.
Crunch Time: The Final Minutes
It was a nail-biter down the stretch. Fullerton got it to 91-89 with 24 seconds left after Williams drilled a clutch three.
Oklahoma State held on at the line. Roy’s free throws after a technical pretty much iced it, and Fullerton’s last shot didn’t fall.
Free-Throw Woes
Neither squad was great from the stripe. Oklahoma State hit 67% (14 of 21), while Fullerton struggled, making just 50% (17 of 34).
In games like this, missed free throws just haunt you. Every point gets magnified when it’s this close.
Looking Ahead
Oklahoma State wraps up their six-game home stand against Bethune on December 29, looking to stay perfect at home. At 9-0 in Stillwater, they’ve definitely made their court a tough place to visit.
Fullerton’s got SMU up next on December 28. They’ll try to shake off this tough loss and get their 5-8 record moving in the right direction.
Season Implications
This game meant a lot for both teams. Oklahoma State kept their unbeaten home record, which has to feel good and keeps them in the running as a top contender.
For Cal State Fullerton, dropping such a close one probably stings, but it also points out where they need to tighten up as the season keeps rolling.
For a full recap, check out the article on Fox Sports.
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